Today In Wyoming's History

1782  The Decree of Trenton gives the Wyoming region of Ohio and Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania. 1835  Santa Ana declared that all foreigne...

1836 Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico.  This does not mean that Spain was in control of Mexico until 1836, but rather that it r...

Today is Bill of Rights Day. 1791     The Bill of Rights took effect following ratification by Virginia. 1887  The Burlington Northern c...

1848     President James K. Polk confirmed that gold had been discovered in California. 1916   Woodrow Wilson delivered his State of the U...

1835  Texas forces fought Mexican forces at the battle of Concepción.  Attribution:  On This Day. 1897  The Congregational Church in She...

Today is Canada Day It may seem odd to note this, but Wyoming has a strong connection with Canada.  Some of the state's early signi...

1868  Fort Fred Steele established where the Union Pacific Railroad crossed the North Platte River.  Attribution:  On This Day. Ft. Fred...