1. On March 19, 1892, the first issue of the Guthrie Daily Leader newspaper was published. The paper would go on to become one of the most important sources of news in Oklahoma in the early 20th century.

2. March 19, 1933, marks the first day of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl. For the next decade, the state would experience some of the worst environmental devastation in American history, with thousands of people forced to abandon their farms and homes due to the constant dust storms.

3. The Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team played its first game on March 19, 2009, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 102-94 in a thrilling match. The game marked the start of a successful run for the Thunder, which has become one of the most popular sports franchises in the state.

4. On March 19, 1932, Wilma Mankiller was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mankiller would go on to become the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation, serving from 1985 until 1995. She is widely regarded as one of the most important Native American leaders of the 20th century.

5. March 19, 1890, marks the day that the University of Oklahoma was founded in Norman. From its humble beginnings as a small Territorial school, the University has grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the state. Today, the University of Oklahoma boasts thousands of students, a booming research program, and a proud tradition of academic excellence.