According to the Wyoming Historical Society, on August 18, 1897, a downpour trapped 26 young Cheyenne bicyclists and their chaperons overnight at Hirsig’s ranch near Cheyenne. On August 18, 1940, “Passenger wakes up, grabs wheel and wrecks truck” was used as an example of an out-of-state driver causing accidents. On August 18, 1971, President Nixon visited Grand Teton National Park and commented on how much he enjoyed the fresh air. On August 20, 1886, U.S. Army Capt. Moses Harris arrived in Yellowstone National Park with a company of cavalry to help run and protect the park. On August 22, 1912, the first theater built exclusively for film in the state opened in Casper. On August 23, 1962, it was reported that shoplifting had become a problem in Cheyenne. It’s “an indoor sport.” High school girls are the “worst group” and are attracted to cosmetics, dresses, sweaters, and phonograph records. On August 23, 1993, Prince Albert of Monaco visited Cody to commemorate his grandfather’s visit 80 years earlier.