1. Omaha Becomes a City: On March 18, 1857, the city of Omaha was officially incorporated by the Nebraska Territorial Legislature, marking a major milestone in the growth and development of the state's largest city. Omaha went on to become a major transportation hub and center of industry and culture in the Midwest.

2. Nebraska Statehood: On March 1, 1867, the U.S. Congress passed an act admitting Nebraska as the 37th state of the Union. The act was officially signed into law by President Andrew Johnson on March 18, marking the birth of the state of Nebraska. Today, the state celebrates its birthday each year on March 1.

3. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Founded: On March 18, 1869, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862. Today, UNL is one of the state's largest and most prestigious universities, offering a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities.

4. Harold W. Andersen Becomes Omaha World-Herald Publisher: On March 18, 1963, Harold W. Andersen took over as publisher of the Omaha World-Herald, a position he would hold for the next 38 years. During his tenure, Andersen transformed the newspaper into a major regional media outlet and advocated for various civic and philanthropic causes in the state.

5. Nebraska Baseball Team Wins National Title: On March 18, 2000, the University of Nebraska baseball team won its first-ever national championship, defeating the University of Miami 12-6 in the College World Series. The victory marked a major achievement for the Huskers and solidified their status as one of the top baseball programs in the country.