1. On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low established the first Girl Scout troop in the United States in Savannah, Georgia. Today, the Girl Scouts of the USA is a renowned organization that teaches girls leadership skills and encourages them to make positive changes in the world.

2. In 1930, the first alligator farm in the world opened in St. Augustine, Florida. The Alligator Farm Zoological Park is still open for visitors today and is home to hundreds of alligators and crocodiles.

3. On March 12, 1959, the renowned jazz pianist and composer Nat King Cole performed at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida. This was one of his last performances, as he passed away later that year.

4. In 1972, the Brevard Zoo opened in Melbourne, Florida. The zoo is home to over 650 animals and features a variety of exhibits, including the Australia and Africa exhibits, as well as a hands-on animal encounter called the "Backyard Habitat."

5. On March 12, 2014, the NHL's Florida Panthers announced that they would be playing two preseason games against the Dallas Stars in September of that year in Cedar Park, Texas, marking the first time the Panthers had played in Texas.