1. In 1870, Wyoming became the first state to give women the right to vote. This groundbreaking move in Wyoming history was years ahead of the rest of the nation, as women would not be granted the right to vote on a national level until 1920.

2. On October 30, 1900, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the town of Laramie, Wyoming, to lay the cornerstone of the new State University of Wyoming building, which would later become the University of Wyoming. Roosevelt gave a speech on the importance of education and praised Wyoming's commitment to providing education for all its citizens.

3. One of the deadliest blizzards in Wyoming history occurred on October 30, 1991. The storm dropped over two feet of snow in parts of the state, causing major infrastructure damage and leaving many residents without power or heat. Tragically, the storm claimed seven lives and is remembered as one of the state's most devastating natural disasters.

4. On October 30, 1868, the Union Pacific Railroad reached Cheyenne, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. This monumental achievement provided a vital means of transportation and communication, connecting the East Coast to the West and opening up vast new opportunities for trade and commerce.

5. Lyman Frank Baum, author of the beloved children's book The Wizard of Oz, famously lived in the town of Aberdeen, Wyoming, located in present-day Lincoln County. While living there, Baum worked as a salesman, newspaper editor, and theater owner, all while writing and publishing his famous novel. On October 30, 1903, Baum visited Cheyenne to promote a production of his hit musical, The Wizard of Oz.