Here are 5 interesting facts about April 2 in Colorado history:

1. In 1875, the Colorado state legislature passed a law that prohibited dueling. The law was a response to a shooting that happened on April 2, 1875, in front of the Union Hotel in Denver. Two men, Major James Center and Thomas Golden, had a dispute that led to a duel. Major Center was killed, and Thomas Golden was arrested, tried, and found guilty of murder.

2. Denver's iconic Blue Mustang sculpture was unveiled on April 2, 2008. The 32-foot-tall sculpture is located near the entrance to Denver International Airport and is known for its glowing red eyes. The sculpture was created by artist Luis Jiménez, who died during its construction when a piece of the sculpture fell on him.

3. In 1883, the Colorado legislature passed a bill that made it illegal to ride horses or drive carriages on the sidewalks of Denver. The bill was passed in response to a growing problem of congestion and accidents in the city. The law went into effect on April 2, 1883.

4. On April 2, 1982, Colorado became the first state to pass a law that required mandatory seat belt use for drivers and front-seat passengers. The law was intended to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Today, all 50 states have similar laws.

5. In 2013, a devastating wildfire known as the Black Forest Fire started on April 2 and burned nearly 15,000 acres in El Paso County, Colorado. The fire destroyed more than 480 homes and resulted in the deaths of two people. It was the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history until it was surpassed by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire.