Here are 5 interesting facts about December 27 in Iowa history:

1. On December 27, 1845, Iowa became the 29th state to join the United States. It was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase and was organized as the Iowa Territory in 1838 before becoming a state.

2. A major blizzard hit Iowa on December 27, 1900, with strong winds and deep snow drifts causing havoc across the state. The storm led to numerous deaths and was the worst blizzard to hit Iowa in the early 20th century.

3. Iowa State University's Jack Trice Stadium officially opened on December 27, 1975. It is named after Jack Trice, the first African American to play football at Iowa State and who died from injuries sustained during a game in 1923.

4. On December 27, 1990, Iowa native Bonnie Koloc was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in recognition of her contributions as a singer, songwriter, and performer. Koloc is known for her folk and blues music and has released over a dozen albums in her career.

5. The Iowa Wild, a professional ice hockey team based in Des Moines, played their first game on December 27, 2013. The team is affiliated with the NHL's Minnesota Wild and plays in the American Hockey League.