1. On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin held its first ever constitutional convention in Madison. The convention was held to draft a constitution for the state before it was admitted into the Union. The resulting document was approved by the people and Wisconsin became the 30th state in the Union on May 29, 1848.

2. On the same day in 1893, the first ever electric streetcar began operation in Milwaukee. The streetcar, which ran along West Wells Street, was a major innovation in transportation and helped to spur economic growth in the city.

3. May 29, 1917 saw the birth of John F. Kennedy, one of the most celebrated presidents in American history. While Kennedy was not from Wisconsin, his legacy had a great impact on the state, particularly in regards to the space program and civil rights.

4. Wisconsin's famous Summerfest music festival officially began on May 29, 1968. The festival, which takes place annually in Milwaukee, has become one of the largest and most popular music events in the world, featuring acts from a wide range of genres and drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

5. Finally, May 29, 1987 saw the groundbreaking ceremony for the world-famous Milwaukee Art Museum's Quadracci Pavilion. The pavilion, which was designed by famed architect Santiago Calatrava, features a dramatic white arch that has become an iconic symbol of the city. The pavilion has since become a major tourist attraction and one of the most celebrated pieces of architecture in the world.