1. On October 22, 1887, the University of Nebraska played their first football game. They defeated Doane College with a score of 10-0. This marked the beginning of a long tradition of Nebraska football.

2. Nebraska celebrated its centennial anniversary on October 22, 1967. The state organized a series of events throughout the year that culminated in a celebration on this day in Lincoln.

3. In 1867, on this day, the first railroad reached Grand Island, Nebraska. The city became a major transportation hub for freight and passengers traveling through the Midwest.

4. On October 22, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis airplane in Omaha as part of his 48-state tour of the United States. Thousands of Nebraskans flocked to the airport to catch a glimpse of the famous aviator.

5. On this day in 1978, Nebraska Governor James Exon signed a law permitting women to serve on juries for the first time. Prior to this, women were not allowed to be part of a jury in Nebraska.

Overall, October 22 has been a significant day in the history of Nebraska, marked by milestones in education, transportation, aviation, and social progress.