Here are some interesting facts about January 7 in Kansas history:

1. In 1862, the Battle of Springfield took place in Missouri, during the American Civil War. This battle was one of the largest in the Trans-Mississippi Theater, and involved troops from both the Union and Confederate states, including Kansas.

2. On January 7, 1876, the University of Kansas was officially opened with the admission of its first students. The university was founded in Lawrence, Kansas, and is today one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the state.

3. In 1939, the Kansas City Chiefs were founded as the Dallas Texans. The team was one of the founding members of the American Football League, and has since become a staple of the Kansas City sports scene.

4. On January 7, 1983, Kansas State University hired Bill Snyder as its head football coach. Snyder went on to become one of the most successful coaches in the history of the program, leading the Wildcats to 19 bowl games and 2 conference championships during his career.

5. In 2014, a major winter storm hit much of Kansas, bringing heavy snow and high winds to the state. The storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions, and was considered one of the worst weather events in recent Kansas history.