1. In 1900, the deadliest fire in Wisconsin history occurred in the town of Peshtigo, killing an estimated 1,200 people and destroying over 1 million acres of land. The fire, which began on October 8, was caused by a combination of drought, high winds, and human error.

2. In 1956, the first Wisconsin State High School Golf Championship was held at the Milwaukee Country Club. The tournament, which featured 18 teams from around the state, was won by Whitefish Bay High School.

3. In 1983, the iconic American Motors Corporation (AMC) plant in Kenosha closed its doors for the final time. At its peak, the plant employed over 7,000 workers and produced over 400,000 vehicles per year.

4. In 1990, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. The Brewers would ultimately lose the series in five games, but the victory marked the first ever postseason win in franchise history.

5. In 2018, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his Democratic opponent Tony Evers faced off in their final debate before the upcoming gubernatorial election. The debate, held at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, was noted for its contentious tone and heated exchanges between the two candidates.