1. On March 20, 1852, the Ohio General Assembly approved the charter for the city of Toledo. Originally founded in 1833, Toledo grew rapidly in the mid-19th century due to its location along the Miami and Erie Canal and its proximity to Lake Erie.

2. March 20, 1922, marks the birth of legendary wrestler Lou Thesz in Banat, Michigan. Thesz grew up in St. Louis and became one of the most dominant grapplers in history, winning numerous championships over a career that spanned more than 30 years.

3. On March 20, 1935, renowned writer and poet Langston Hughes visited Ohio State University to give a lecture on his work. Hughes, who was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, was known for his powerful writings on the black experience in America.

4. March 20, 1965, saw the introduction of the first high-speed railway service in the United States, as the New York Central Railroad debuted its "Empire State Express" between New York City and Buffalo. The train could reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour and shaved nearly three hours off the previous travel time.

5. Finally, on March 20, 1990, Ohio State University basketball star Jim Jackson became the first sophomore ever to win the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year award. Jackson would go on to become a first-round NBA draft pick and enjoy a successful career in the pros.