1. Nebraska Became a State: March 1, 1867 was the day Nebraska officially became the 37th state in the United States. After several failed attempts at statehood, Nebraska was finally admitted into the Union on this historic day.

2. First Nebraska State Capitol Opens: On March 1, 1885, the first Nebraska state capitol building opened its doors in Lincoln. The building served as the state's capitol for over 50 years before being replaced by the current capitol building in 1932.

3. Langston University Founded: Langston University, the only historically black college in the state of Oklahoma, was founded on March 1, 1897. The university was originally located in Langston, Oklahoma, but was relocated to its current location in 1907.

4. Doris Stevens Born: On March 1, 1892, Doris Stevens was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Stevens was a women's rights activist who played a key role in the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.

5. Great Blizzard of 1952: March 1, 1952 was the start of the Great Blizzard of 1952, which lasted for several days and affected much of the Great Plains region, including Nebraska. The blizzard caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions, and resulted in several deaths.