1. Statehood Day: March 1, 1907, marked a significant day in Oklahoma's history, it was the day when Oklahoma officially became the 46th state in the U.S. The statehood day is celebrated every year in Oklahoma to commemorate the historic event.

2. Tinker Air Force Base Established: One of the largest military bases in the country, Tinker Air Force Base, was established on March 1, 1942. Named after Major General Clarence L. Tinker, the base serves as a crucial logistics and maintenance center for the military.

3. First Oil Well Drilled: On March 1, 1859, the first commercial oil well in the U.S. was drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania. The discovery set off a rush to drill for oil, and Oklahoma quickly emerged as a significant oil-producing state.

4. Oklahoma City Population Boom: In the early 1900s, Oklahoma City experienced a significant population boom due to its location as a major railroad hub. On March 1, 1910, the city's population reached 64,205, an increase of 42% from just five years earlier.

5. Will Rogers Birthplace: Will Rogers, one of Oklahoma's most famous sons, was born on March 1, 1879, in Indian Territory near what is now Oologah, Oklahoma. Rogers gained national fame as a humorist, actor, and political commentator in the early 20th century.