1. Vermont became the 14th state in the Union on March 4, 1791. However, it wasn't until March 9 of that year that the first meeting of the Vermont General Assembly was held as an official state government.
2. In 1854, the Vermont State Normal School, now Castleton University, was founded on March 9. This institution aimed to provide higher education to Vermonters who may not have been able to afford it otherwise.
3. On March 9, 1914, Vermont became the first state in the country to pass workers' compensation insurance laws. This was a significant step in protecting workers from injury and ensuring they are provided for in the event of an accident on the job.
4. The Vermont state legislature passed a resolution in 1968 declaring March 9 as "Guy W. Bailey Day." Bailey was a Vermont native and pilot who flew for the Royal Air Force during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and was known for his heroic efforts during the war.
5. March 9, 1976, was a record-breaking day for snowfall in Vermont. The town of Westford received 36 inches of snow in just 24 hours, setting a new state record for the most snowfall in one day.
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