October 4 has some interesting events in Kansas history. Here are five fascinating facts about October 4 in Kansas History:

1. The first train to arrive in Topeka was on October 4, 1866. The Union Pacific Railroad brought with it much-needed supplies and resources for the growing city.

2. On October 4, 1852, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth arrived in Kansas, marking the beginning of a long legacy of Catholic healthcare in the state.

3. In 1931, Amelia Earhart made a historic flight from Los Angeles to Newark, with a stop in Wichita, Kansas on October 4. This was part of her attempt to set a speed record for a transcontinental flight by a woman.

4. On October 4, 1864, Quantrill's Raiders attacked the town of Mound City near the Missouri border. This was one of many brutal attacks carried out by the Confederate guerrilla force during the Civil War.

5. On October 4, 1923, the first woman to graduate from the University of Kansas Law School, Cora Downs, was admitted to the Kansas State Bar. She went on to become the first female assistant attorney general in Kansas history.

These are just a few of the many interesting events that have taken place on October 4 in Kansas history. From pioneering women to historic flights and battles, this date is full of fascinating stories.