1. The first official game of the Green Bay Packers took place on October 10, 1921, against the Minneapolis Marines. The game ended in a 7-6 victory for the Packers, marking the start of one of the most iconic teams in the NFL.

2. On October 10, 1874, the University of Wisconsin-Madison opened its doors to its first 20 students, marking the beginning of a tradition of excellence in education that continues to this day.

3. In 2002, Wisconsin native and former governor Tommy Thompson was sworn in as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services on October 10, becoming the first Wisconsinite to hold a cabinet-level position since 1973.

4. On October 10, 1886, the Milwaukee Brewers won the first championship of the Northwestern League, a minor baseball league that operated from 1879-1887.

5. In 1911, the first electric-powered streetcar line in Waukesha, Wisconsin began operations on October 10. The line operated until 1931 and played an important role in connecting the community and promoting economic growth.