1. In 1878, the town of Leadville was incorporated. Known for its silver mining boom, Leadville became one of the wealthiest cities in the United States in the late 19th century. Today, it is a designated National Historic Landmark District.
2. On January 17, 1937, the historic Kit Carson County Carousel in Burlington opened to the public. Built in 1905, it is one of the few remaining wooden carousels in the United States and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. In 1963, the Denver Broncos played their first-ever American Football League All-Star Game. The game, played in Dallas, Texas, was a showcase for the AFL's top talent and helped establish the fledgling league as a viable alternative to the more established National Football League.
4. On January 17, 1977, a massive blizzard hit Colorado and much of the western United States. Dubbed the "Storm of the Century," it dumped up to four feet of snow in some areas, caused widespread power outages, and resulted in numerous fatalities.
5. In 1983, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club hosted the first-ever World Cup Nordic Combined competition in the United States. A variation of ski jumping and cross-country skiing, Nordic Combined has a long history in Colorado, which boasts some of the world's top athletes in the sport.
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