1. In 1873, the state fair opened in Lincoln for the first time. It was held on the same grounds where the University of Nebraska-Lincoln now stands, and drew crowds of over 10,000 people from across the state.

2. In 1901, the first cornhusking match was held in Nebraska. The competition, which involved teams of people racing to see who could husk the most corn in the shortest amount of time, quickly became a popular event throughout the state.

3. In 1927, the Nebraska Cornhuskers played their first football game in Memorial Stadium. The team, which had previously played at Nebraska Field, won the game 47-0 against the South Dakota Coyotes.

4. On September 2, 1977, the city of Kearney was hit by an F4 tornado. The tornado, which touched down just after 7pm, caused widespread damage throughout the city and killed two people.

5. In 2006, the Great Plains Black History Museum opened in Omaha. The museum, which is located in the former Webster Telephone Exchange Building, features exhibits and artifacts that highlight the history and contributions of African Americans in Nebraska and throughout the Great Plains region.