1. On March 19, 1913, the Alaska Native Brotherhood was founded in Sitka, Alaska. The organization was created to promote the rights and well-being of Alaska Natives, and has since become a powerful force in Alaska politics.

2. In 1941, March 19 was the date of the first flight over the Iditarod Trail. Joe Crosson, a famed Alaskan pilot, flew from Anchorage to Nome in an open-cockpit biplane, braving the harsh winter conditions to deliver mail to remote communities along the way.

3. On March 19, 1964, a massive earthquake struck Alaska, measuring a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused widespread damage and was followed by a tsunami that devastated communities along the coast.

4. March 19, 1975, marked the first day of construction on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, a massive engineering project that would later transport oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, Alaska. The pipeline became operational in 1977 and has since played a major role in Alaska's economy.

5. On March 19, 1997, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis was decommissioned after serving for 58 years in Alaska waters. The ship was stationed in Juneau and played a critical role in supporting scientific research and enforcing maritime laws in the region.