1. In 1890, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln officially opened its doors as the state's flagship public university. Today, UNL is one of the top research institutions in the country.

2. On October 11, 1913, the motorcade of President Woodrow Wilson stopped in Omaha on his way to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Crowds gathered to welcome the president, and Wilson gave a speech in which he outlined his vision for the country's future.

3. In 1963, Nebraska's own Johnny Carson made his debut as the host of "The Tonight Show." Carson's tenure on the show would last for 30 years, making him one of the most beloved figures in American television history.

4. On October 11, 1997, the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team set a new NCAA record for consecutive victories, winning their 47th game in a row. The streak would come to an end later that season, but the 1990s were a period of unprecedented success for the Huskers under head coach Tom Osborne.

5. Finally, on October 11, 2010, Lincoln, Nebraska became the home of the world's largest swing dance. The event, which was organized by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Swing Dance Club, drew thousands of participants from around the world and helped to put Lincoln on the map as a hub of swing dancing culture.