1. In 1917, Alice Hegan Rice, a Kentucky author best known for her novel "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," passed away in Louisville. Rice was a prolific writer who also worked to improve the lives of women and children in her community.

2. In 1950, the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville hosted a rock and roll show featuring Bill Haley and His Comets. This was one of the first major rock concerts in the United States, and helped to establish Louisville as a hotbed for rock and roll music.

3. In 1780, a small band of American soldiers led by Col. John Bowman defeated a larger force of Native Americans at the Battle of Piqua in what is now Ohio. This battle was part of a larger conflict between Native Americans and white settlers over land and resources.

4. In 1843, noted Kentucky lawyer and politician John J. Crittenden delivered a famous speech in the US Senate in defense of his proposed compromise to the ongoing slavery debate. The "Crittenden Compromise" ultimately failed to gain support, but represented a significant effort to preserve the Union.

5. In 2000, the Kentucky Wildcats football team defeated LSU 34-30 in a thrilling game at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington. This victory helped to establish the Wildcats as a competitive force in the Southeastern Conference and set the stage for future successes.