1. In 1919, the Wisconsin legislature passed a law allowing for the adoption of the Wisconsin Idea, which aimed to apply university research to benefit the state. This law has since become a hallmark of the state's commitment to education and innovation.

2. On October 17, 1947, the world's first operational jet-powered aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262, arrived in Milwaukee as part of an exhibition tour. The jet fighter plane later made its way to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

3. In 1960, the University of Wisconsin-Madison established the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, which has since become one of the largest archives of motion picture and performing arts materials in the world.

4. On October 17, 1967, activist and scholar Angela Davis delivered a speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the intersection of race, gender, and class in the struggles of Black women.

5. In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism launched its first ever LGBTQ+ tourism marketing campaign, titled "Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report: Colorful Characters." The campaign highlighted the state's vibrant LGBTQ+ community and natural beauty, particularly during peak fall foliage season.