1. On March 31, 1817, Alabama became the 22nd state of the United States. After being part of the Mississippi Territory, Alabama gained statehood and joined the Union.

2. The first-ever football game at the University of Alabama was played on March 31, 1892. The team played against a group of students from a local high school and won 56-0.

3. On March 31, 1963, civil rights activists held a protest march in Birmingham, Alabama. The protest was part of the larger Civil Rights Movement and aimed to challenge segregation and discrimination in the city.

4. A deadly tornado outbreak hit Alabama on March 31, 1973, killing 17 people and causing extensive damage. The tornadoes were part of a larger outbreak that spanned several states and resulted in over 300 deaths.

5. On March 31, 1995, the final episode of the popular television series "Hee Haw" aired. The show, which aired for over 20 years, was a country music-themed variety program that featured skits, jokes, and musical performances.