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1. The Ohio River Flood of 1913 began on March 1 and lasted for several weeks, causing extensive damage and loss of life throughout the state.
2. On March 1, 1803, Ohio became the 17th state in the United States, after being part of the Northwest Territory since 1787.
3. In 1947, the Ohio State Highway Patrol was established on March 1, becoming the first state police agency to use radar for speed enforcement.
4. Ohio astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, returned to space on March 1, 1998, at the age of 77, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
5. The Ohio State Buckeyes won their first national championship in football on March 1, 1942, defeating the Oregon State Beavers 17-14 in the Rose Bowl.
5 Fun Facts About March 1 In Ohio History
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