1. In 1901, The Lincoln Daily News reported that the first automobile race in Nebraska took place on October 26th near Columbus, Nebraska. The race was won by Fred Dolan in his steam-powered Locomobile.

2. On October 26, 1912, Nebraska defeated Indiana 12-7 in a football game played in Lincoln. The win gave Nebraska its second consecutive undefeated season and helped solidify the Cornhuskers' reputation as one of the premier football programs in the country.

3. In 1937, Nebraska's governor, Robert L. Cochran, proclaimed October 26th as "4-H Club Day" in the state. 4-H clubs were established to provide young people with hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, leadership, and life skills.

4. On October 26, 1954, Nebraska hosted its first ever gubernatorial debate on television. The debate was broadcast on KOLN-TV and featured the incumbent Republican governor, Robert Crosby, and his Democratic challenger, Ralph G. Brooks.

5. In 1982, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln celebrated its 100th Homecoming on October 26th. The week-long celebration included a parade, pep rallies, and a big football game against the University of Missouri. The Cornhuskers won 45-10, capping off a memorable week for the university and the state of Nebraska.