1. On January 9, 1950, Wisconsin governor Oscar Rennebohm signed into law the establishment of Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin. The park serves as the venue for the annual Wisconsin State Fair and hosts numerous events throughout the year.

2. January 9, 1848, marked a historic moment in Wisconsin and US history with the discovery of gold in California. Wisconsin became a significant source of labor for the gold rush, as many young men abandoned their farms and factories to head west in search of gold.

3. On January 9, 1957, the Milwaukee Braves, led by Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews, became the first major league baseball team to hold spring training in Florida. The team had previously trained in California, but economic considerations and travel logistics led them to choose the warmer climate of the Sunshine State.

4. In 1860, a massive fire swept through the village of Port Washington, Wisconsin, destroying over 100 buildings and leaving many homeless. January 9 of that year marked the beginning of the rebuilding effort, with local officials and residents working together to reconstruct the town.

5. On January 9, 1895, the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison was officially dedicated after nearly 10 years of construction. The majestic structure, which features a dome modeled after the U.S. Capitol, remains one of the most iconic buildings in the state and a symbol of Wisconsin's proud history.