1. The birth of Kool-Aid: On September 7, 1927, Edwin Perkins of Hastings, Nebraska, introduced a new powdered soft drink mix called Kool-Aid. Initially marketed as "Kool-Ade," Perkins later changed the name to "Kool-Aid" and transformed it into a national brand.

2. The first Husker football game: In 1892, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln played its first football game ever on September 7 against the Omaha YMCA. Nebraska won the game 10-0.

3. The Lincoln Children's Zoo opens: On September 7, 1965, the Lincoln Children's Zoo officially opened to the public. The zoo started with only a few animals but has since expanded, with over 40 animal species and over 400 animals.

4. Nebraska hosts the Republican National Convention: On September 7, 1892, Omaha, Nebraska, played host to the Republican National Convention, where Benjamin Harrison was nominated for re-election as President of the United States.

5. Birth of Willa Cather: On September 7, 1873, Willa Cather, one of Nebraska's most famous authors, was born in Back Creek Valley, Virginia. She would later move to Nebraska and write several novels set in the state, including "O Pioneers!" and "My Antonia."