1. Statehood for Oklahoma: On March 3, 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt signed a proclamation that made Oklahoma a state. This was the culmination of a long process that began with the passage of the Organic Act in 1890, which paved the way for the creation of the Oklahoma Territory.

2. Land Run of 1889: One of the most significant events in Oklahoma history was the Land Run of 1889, which took place on March 3 of that year. More than 50,000 settlers rushed to claim land in what is now central Oklahoma, resulting in the creation of cities such as Oklahoma City and Guthrie.

3. Will Rogers' Birthday: Will Rogers, one of Oklahoma's most famous citizens, was born on March 3, 1879, in Oologah. Rogers was a renowned humorist, actor, and writer who remains an important cultural icon in the state.

4. Historic Tornado Outbreak: On March 3, 1913, a devastating tornado outbreak tore through much of the Midwest, including Oklahoma. This event resulted in more than 240 deaths and caused widespread destruction, making it one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history.

5. First Lady of Oklahoma: Mary Fallin, who served as the first female governor of Oklahoma from 2011 to 2019, was also the first woman to be elected as the state's lieutenant governor. Fallin was born on March 3, 1954, in Warrensburg, Missouri, and she remains an influential figure in Oklahoma politics.