1. On October 24, 1929, Black Thursday occurred, which was the start of the Great Stock Market Crash and the beginning of the Great Depression. This event had devastating effects on Nebraska's economy and its citizens.

2. On October 24, 1901, a fire occurred at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, killing several inmates. The cause of the fire was never determined, but it was believed to have started in the prison bakery.

3. On October 24, 1997, the University of Nebraska defeated the University of Missouri 45-38, in what is considered one of the greatest comebacks in college football history. The Cornhuskers trailed by 21 points in the fourth quarter before rallying for the win.

4. On October 24, 1864, Nebraska held its first-ever statewide election. The election included the ratification of the new state constitution, as well as the election of state officials and representatives.

5. On October 24, 2003, an F4 tornado struck the town of Hallam, Nebraska, killing one person and causing extensive damage to the area. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather that affected several states in the region.