1) On March 7, 1836, Wisconsin's first US Senator, Isaac P. Walker, was elected to office. Walker served for two terms and was instrumental in the state's early development.

2) On March 7, 1871, Wisconsin's first state forest, Peshtigo Forest, was established. It was the first state forest in the nation.

3) On March 7, 1959, a snowstorm blanketed the state with up to 20 inches of snow, causing widespread power outages and transportation disruptions.

4) On March 7, 1969, Governor Warren Knowles signed a bill legalizing limited gambling in Wisconsin. This paved the way for the state's modern casino industry.

5) On March 7, 1994, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team won the Big Ten championship, defeating the Michigan Wolverines 73-61. The team went on to reach the second round of the NCAA tournament.