1. In 1845, Florida was admitted as the 27th state in the US. The state's admission was motivated by the rising demand for the annexation of Florida by the United States.

2. On March 5, 1964, the Freedom Tower in Miami was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark. The building, which was originally used as a newspaper headquarters, was later converted into a facility that served as a reception center for Cuban refugees from 1962 to 1974.

3. March 5, 1983, marked the opening of the Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando. The theme park featured attractions that were focused on technology, innovation, and international culture.

4. On March 5, 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Glenn's spaceflight aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft lasted for almost five hours and made him a national hero.

5. In 1993, Tallahassee resident Julia Stiles made history by becoming the first woman to serve as the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Stiles, who was appointed to the position by Governor Lawton Chiles, served in the role until 1994.