1. On May 29, 1892, the town of Laramie held the grand opening of its new city hall. The building, which still stands today, was designed by architect Janes M. Hamilton in the Victorian style and served as the seat of city government for over 70 years.
2. In 1918, Wyoming became the 27th state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol. The amendment went into effect in January 1920 and was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933.
3. On May 29, 1930, a tornado struck the town of Douglas, killing six people and causing extensive damage to homes and businesses. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak that hit the central United States and killed over 200 people.
4. In 1978, the Wyoming State Multiple Sclerosis Society held its first annual golf tournament fundraiser on May 29. The event has become a tradition and continues to raise money for research and support for those living with MS in Wyoming.
5. On May 29, 1990, celebrated Western artist Bob Coronato opened the first exhibition of his work at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. Coronato's paintings and sculptures of cowboys, Native Americans, and wildlife have since been exhibited and collected around the world.
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