1. In 1802, the Kentucky State Capitol moved to Frankfort. Prior to this, the capital had been located in various cities throughout the state including Lexington and Louisville.
2. On October 25, 1865, the Kentucky State Fair opened for the first time at a permanent location in Louisville. The state fair has been held annually since then, making it one of the longest-running state fairs in the United States.
3. In 1927, the Bluegrass Airport in Lexington was officially dedicated. The airport has since undergone several expansions and renovations, and now serves as a major transportation hub for the region.
4. On October 25, 1943, a United States Army Air Forces B-17 bomber crashed near Burnside, Kentucky, killing all 10 crew members on board. The cause of the crash was never determined.
5. In 2014, the University of Kentucky men's basketball team played an exhibition game against the Dominican Republic national team at Rupp Arena in Lexington. The game was notable for featuring former UK star Anthony Davis playing against his former college coach, John Calipari, who was coaching the Dominican team.