Below are 5 interesting facts about October 25 in Kansas history.

1. On October 25, 1900, Kansas Governor William Stanley signed a law that required pictures to be affixed to ballot boxes in order to prevent fraud in election processes.

2. In 1930, Great Plains Airlines began operating in Kansas. The airline was founded by two pilots, Emil Gannaway and Herbert Whitaker, who used their personal planes to transport mail and passengers around the state.

3. In 1948, a landmark case involving discrimination in housing was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, Shelley v. Kraemer, originated in Kansas and involved a black family who was barred from purchasing a home in a white neighborhood. The Court ruled that such restrictive covenants were unconstitutional.

4. On October 25, 1967, a day known as "Black Wednesday," the Lawrence, Kansas area experienced a severe ice storm that caused widespread power outages and property damage. The storm lasted for three days and was one of the worst weather events in the area's history.

5. In 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs football team played their first-ever Monday Night Football game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 25. The team won 29-19 against their opponents, the Denver Broncos.