1. In 1825, Indiana Governor James Brown Ray signed a law authorizing the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal, a transportation route that would run through the state and connect the Ohio River to Lake Erie. The canal played a significant role in the state's economic development, facilitating the movement of goods and people and spurring the growth of towns and cities.

2. On October 25, 1948, the Indiana University football team defeated the University of Iowa in what would eventually become known as the "Snow Bowl." The game was played in a blizzard, with snow covering the field and players struggling to maintain footing. Despite the difficult conditions, IU managed to pull off a 7-6 victory.

3. The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites were established on October 25, 1969, with a mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the state's natural and cultural heritage. Today, the organization oversees 12 museums and historic sites across Indiana, including the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site.

4. In 1983, Frank O'Bannon was elected Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, the first of two terms he would serve in the position before being elected governor in 1996. O'Bannon's tenure was marked by efforts to improve education, expand access to healthcare, and promote economic development, and he is remembered as one of the state's most progressive governors.

5. On October 25, 2018, Indiana passed a law allowing for the widespread use of CBD oil, a hemp-derived product that has been touted for its potential health benefits. The law permits individuals with certain medical conditions to use CBD oil as a treatment without fear of prosecution.