1. Wyoming became a state on October 26, 1869, making it the 44th state in the United States. Wyoming is known for its vast plains, national parks, and the iconic Yellowstone National Park.

2. On October 26, 1881, notorious outlaw William "Billy the Kid" Bonney was killed. Although the event occurred in New Mexico, Wyoming was also a hotbed for Wild West outlaws and lawmen.

3. In 1909, the University of Wyoming was founded on October 26. The university has since become a significant institution of higher education in the state and beyond.

4. On October 26, 1972, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that the state's capital punishment laws were unconstitutional. Wyoming would not reinstate the death penalty until 1977.

5. In 1994, Wyoming Senator Malcolm Wallop announced his retirement from politics on October 26. Wallop was a prominent conservative voice in the Senate and was known for his work on environmental issues.