1. Nebraska was granted statehood on August 16, 1867
On this day, Nebraska became the 37th state to join the United States of America. This was a significant moment in the history of the state, and it marked the culmination of years of hard work by its citizens.

2. The first state fair was held on August 16, 1868
Just one year after Nebraska became a state, the first state fair was held in Omaha on August 16, 1868. This event was an opportunity for Nebraskans to showcase their agricultural and industrial achievements and to celebrate their statehood.

3. Nebraska's first woman governor was born on August 16, 1954
Kay Orr, the first woman to be elected as governor of Nebraska, was born on August 16, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa. She served as governor from 1987 to 1991, and her tenure was marked by efforts to improve Nebraska's economy and infrastructure.

4. Nebraska's first African-American state senator died on August 16, 1971
Edward Danner was the first African-American state senator in Nebraska history. He was born in West Virginia in 1892 and moved to Omaha in 1917. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 1948 and served until 1952. He died on August 16, 1971.

5. The Nebraska State Capitol Building was dedicated on August 16, 1932
The Nebraska State Capitol Building, located in Lincoln, was dedicated on August 16, 1932. The building's distinctive design, which features a 400-foot tower and an interior decorated with mosaics and murals, has made it a landmark of the state.