1. In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state in the United States after being declared as a state by President Benjamin Harrison. It was the first state in the country to allow women the right to vote.

2. In 1941, the first American military base was established in Wyoming, known as the Warren Air Force Base. It played a major role in serving the country during World War II and continues to be an important military installation to the present day.

3. In 1993, the "Great Flood of 1993" struck Wyoming and several other states in the Midwest. The flood caused devastating damage to property and infrastructure, and claimed the lives of several people in Wyoming.

4. In 2002, Wyoming became the first state in the country to allow its citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The move sparked a nationwide debate on gun control laws and the Second Amendment.

5. In 2012, a record-breaking snowstorm hit Wyoming and several other states in the region. The storm resulted in widespread power outages, road closures, and the closure of several schools and businesses. Some areas received over two feet of snow in just 24 hours.