1. In 1873, the Colorado Springs Company was incorporated on November 4th. This company was responsible for the development of the resort town and the construction of the first hotel in Colorado Springs, the Antlers Hotel.

2. November 4th, 1893 marked the date when the Colorado State Capitol building was officially opened. Designed in a neoclassical style, the Capitol has a distinctive gold dome that stands out against the Rocky Mountain skyline.

3. On November 4th, 1966, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests were officially merged to form the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests. These forests cover almost 1.5 million acres in north-central Colorado and are known for their scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.

4. The first ski lift in North America was installed on November 4th, 1936 at Loveland Ski Area near Georgetown, Colorado. This lift was a T-bar that could carry two skiers at a time and helped to establish Colorado as a premier destination for skiing.

5. The Colorado Rapids soccer team won their first championship on November 4th, 2010 when they defeated FC Dallas in the MLS Cup Final. This victory marked the first major championship for a professional sports team in Colorado since the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl in 1999.