1. In 1937, a devastating tornado ripped through the town of Humboldt, Nebraska, killing 18 people and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.

2. On April 28, 1969, Fred and Maxine Luthans opened the first Runza restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska. The restaurant chain, known for its signature "Runza sandwich" filled with ground beef, onions, and cabbage, has since expanded to over 80 locations throughout Nebraska and neighboring states.

3. In 1973, Nebraska state senator Ernie Chambers became the first African American lawmaker to be elected to the state's unicameral legislature. Chambers, who served for a record 38 years, gained national attention for his fiery speeches and crusades for civil rights, social justice, and government accountability.

4. On April 28, 2001, Nebraska's Memorial Stadium hosted its largest ever crowd of over 78,000 fans for the annual spring football game. The stadium, home to the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, is one of the largest sporting venues in the world and has hosted numerous historic games and events throughout its storied history.

5. In 2010, Nebraska native and Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner was inducted into the United States Wrestling Hall of Fame. Gardner, who grew up on a dairy farm in Wyoming, became one of the most celebrated and beloved athletes in American sports history after his stunning upset victory over Russian wrestling legend Alexander Karelin at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.