1. Nebraska Became a State: On January 4, 1867, President Andrew Johnson signed a bill making Nebraska the 37th state in the United States.

2. The First Nebraska Governor Inaugurated: David Butler became the first governor of Nebraska on January 4, 1867, the same day Nebraska became a state. He served two terms as governor and was instrumental in the early development of the state.

3. The First Radio Broadcast in Nebraska: On January 4, 1922, the first radio broadcast in Nebraska took place from KFAB radio station in Omaha. The station went on to become one of the most popular radio stations in the Midwest.

4. The First Native American Legislator Elected: On January 4, 1921, Henry Roe Cloud was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, becoming the first Native American to hold elective office in Nebraska. Cloud was a member of the Winnebago Tribe and an advocate for Native American education.

5. The First Husker Basketball Game: On January 4, 1896, the University of Nebraska played its first basketball game, losing 14-6 to the Omaha YMCA. The Huskers went on to become a college basketball powerhouse, winning multiple conference championships and making several NCAA Tournament appearances.