1. Wyoming became a state - May 24, 1890, marked an important milestone in Wyoming's history when it officially became the 44th state of the Union. Upon its admission, Wyoming made history as the first state to give women the right to vote.
2. The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center was founded - On May 24, 1984, the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center in Worland, Wyoming, was founded. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and culture of the Big Horn Basin region of Wyoming.
3. The town of Cody celebrated its centennial - May 24, 1996, marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the town of Cody, Wyoming. The town was named after its founder, the legendary Wild West showman and entrepreneur, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
4. A historic ranch was designated as a National Historic Landmark - On May 24, 2006, the historic TA Ranch in Jackson Hole was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The ranch was established in 1883 and is notable for its association with the early cattle industry in Wyoming.
5. The first radio station in Wyoming signed on - On May 24, 1922, the first radio station in Wyoming signed on the air. KCDD, located in Cheyenne, was one of the first radio stations in the western United States and played an important role in the early development of radio broadcasting in Wyoming.
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