1. Nebraska became a state on March 1, 1867, but on March 12 of that same year, the first session of the Nebraska Legislature began in Omaha. This session would establish many of the state's early policies and institutions.
2. On March 12, 1877, the first issue of the Columbus Telegram was published in Columbus, Nebraska. The newspaper is still in circulation today, making it one of the oldest continuously operated newspapers in the state.
3. Several major blizzards have occurred in Nebraska on March 12. One of the most notable was the Blizzard of 1888, which dumped huge amounts of snow and caused tremendous damage across the region.
4. In 1933, Nebraska became the first state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which repealed Prohibition. This historic event took place on March 12, making Nebraska the first state to officially say "Cheers!" to legal alcohol sales.
5. March 12, 2006, was a tragic day in Nebraska history, as it marked the deadliest tornado outbreak in the state's history. Twenty-two tornadoes touched down across the region, killing one person and causing widespread destruction.