1. In 1921, the first radio broadcast in Kentucky was made by the University of Kentucky. The station, which was called 8MK, broadcasted music and news, and helped to popularize radio throughout the state.

2. On October 7, 1964, the town of Dawson Springs was struck by a devastating tornado that killed nine people and injured dozens more. The tornado caused severe damage to the town and prompted the deployment of the National Guard to help with recovery efforts.

3. In 1984, Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins signed into law the Kentucky Education Reform Act, which was aimed at improving the quality of education in the state. The law included measures like increased funding for schools, higher teacher salaries, and new standards for student achievement.

4. On October 7, 2002, two miners were killed in an underground explosion at a coal mine in Webster County, Kentucky. The accident prompted a statewide review of coal mine safety regulations.

5. In 1922, the Historic Lexington Courthouse in downtown Lexington was completed. The iconic building, which features a dome made of Kentucky limestone, has served as the seat of government for Fayette County for nearly a century.