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1. 1792: Kentucky Becomes a State
On October 5, 1792, Kentucky officially became the 15th state of the United States of America. Before that day, the region had been a part of Virginia.

2. 1813: Battle of the Thames
On October 5, 1813, the Battle of the Thames took place in present-day Ontario, Canada, but the American army was largely made up of Kentucky troops. Under the leadership of General William Henry Harrison, they defeated a coalition of British and Native American troops. The victory was important because it secured the Northwestern frontier of the United States and slowed down British attacks on American soil during the War of 1812.

3. 1871: The Great Fire of Chicago
Although October 5, 1871, is not a date that is usually associated with Kentucky, it had an impact on the state nonetheless. The Great Fire of Chicago, which started on October 8, 1871, was one of the biggest disasters in American history. It destroyed much of the city and led to an influx of people into Kentucky. Many Chicagoans moved to Louisville, which became known as the "Gateway to the South."

4. 1933: Churchill Downs Racetrack
On October 5, 1933, the legendary thoroughbred racehorse, Man o' War, was inducted into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Coincidentally, that same year, Churchill Downs Racetrack opened its gates to the public for the first time. Churchill Downs is now renowned for hosting the Kentucky Derby every year on the first Saturday in May.

5. 1955: The Kentucky Dam
On October 5, 1955, the Kentucky Dam was officially dedicated. The dam spans the Tennessee River and is over 8,000 feet long. It provides hydroelectric power and helps control flooding in the region. The Kentucky Dam is also part of the Kentucky Lake, which is the largest man-made lake in the eastern United States.

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