1. Nebraska became a state on October 13th, 1867. Prior to becoming a state, Nebraska was part of the Nebraska Territory, which was created in 1854.

2. In 1933, the Nebraska State Capitol building was officially dedicated on October 13th. The building, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, was designed by noted architect Bertram Goodhue and is considered a masterpiece of the Art Deco style.

3. On October 13th, 1934, the University of Nebraska's football team made history by defeating Notre Dame, who were previously undefeated for two years. Dubbed the "Game of the Century," Nebraska won the game by a score of 20-0.

4. October 13th, 1885 marks the birth of legendary Nebraska writer Willa Cather. Born in Back Creek Valley, Virginia, Cather moved to Nebraska with her family in 1883 and spent much of her childhood on the Great Plains. She went on to become one of the most important literary voices of the early 20th century and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1923.

5. On October 13th, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Omaha, Nebraska, as part of his re-election campaign. Thousands of people turned out to see the president and hear him give a speech at the Omaha Municipal Airport. This visit marked one of several trips Roosevelt made to Nebraska during his time in office.