1. Florida became a state: On March 4, 1845, Florida officially became the 27th state in the United States. Its journey to statehood was a tumultuous one, as it changed hands multiple times before finally joining the Union.

2. First Cuban Consul in Tampa: On March 4, 1896, the first Cuban Consul in Tampa, Florida was appointed. This marked an important step in the growing relationship between Cuba and the United States, and signaled Tampa's increasing importance as a center of commerce and trade in the region.

3. American Beach established: On March 4, 1935, Abraham Lincoln Lewis, an African-American businessman, purchased a beachfront property in Nassau County, Florida, and established American Beach. This became a popular destination for African-American tourists during the era of segregation, and remains an important historical site today.

4. Fatal plane crash in Miami: On March 4, 1982, a plane crash in Miami, Florida claimed the lives of 8 people, including several prominent Cuban exiles. The incident was widely believed to be an act of terrorism, although no one was ever charged with the crime.

5. Florida State Capitol shooting: On March 4, 1991, a man opened fire inside the Florida State Capitol building in Tallahassee, Florida, killing two people and injuring four others. The shooter, who was mentally ill, was eventually apprehended by police and later sentenced to life in prison. The incident prompted a review of security procedures at the Capitol and raised questions about the accessibility of guns in the state.