1. On March 14, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the United States, officially joining the Union. The state’s capitol, Madison, was also established on this day.

2. March 14, 1879 saw the birth of Albert Einstein in Ulm, Germany. Although Einstein spent much of his life in Europe, his theories of relativity had a profound impact on science and technology in Wisconsin and around the world.

3. In 1891 on March 14, the powerful Wisconsin Tornado outbreak occurred, which is still considered one of the deadliest weather events in state history. The tornadoes, which struck several Wisconsin communities, killed at least 21 people and caused extensive damage to property.

4. On March 14, 1968, the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team played their very first game against the Chicago Bulls, winning 89-84. The team went on to win the NBA championship in 1971.

5. In 1991 on March 14, Appleton-born author Edna Ferber was posthumously inducted into the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. Ferber, who wrote novels such as “Show Boat” and “Giant,” was known for her progressive themes and unique writing style.