1. On November 26, 1863, the Colorado Territory voted to approve the creation of Arapahoe County, which initially included Denver and the surrounding area. This vote helped to establish the county government and paved the way for Denver's eventual growth and development.

2. On November 26, 1916, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel made its debut as a newspaper serving the Western Slope of Colorado. The paper has since become a staple of the region, covering news, sports, and events for over 100 years.

3. In 1922, a deadly flu epidemic struck Colorado and the rest of the country. On November 26 of that year, the Colorado State Board of Health issued a warning to the public about the dangers of the disease and the measures that could be taken to prevent its spread.

4. On November 26, 1956, the Colorado School of Mines won their first football championship as a member of the Rocky Mountain Conference. The team defeated Western State College 20-7 in the championship game, capping off an undefeated season and earning the title of conference champions.

5. In 1997, Colorado became the first state in the country to legalize medical marijuana. While the law was not enacted until the following year, the November 26 vote of the state's citizens set in motion a series of changes that would lead to greater acceptance and availability of medicinal cannabis throughout the United States.