1. In 1912, a massive tornado swept through the city of Wellington, Kansas, killing 11 people and injuring nearly 200 others. The tornado was one of several that struck Kansas and other states in the region that day, causing extensive damage and loss of life.

2. In 1935, historian William Allen White won the Pulitzer Prize for his editorial writing in the Emporia Gazette, a newspaper he owned and operated in Emporia, Kansas. White was known for his progressive views and his outspoken criticism of political corruption and other social issues.

3. On April 11, 1965, the University of Kansas men's basketball team won its second NCAA championship by defeating the University of Michigan 91-80 in the final game of the tournament. The victory was the Jayhawks' first national championship in 22 years, and it was the first of three national titles won by legendary coach and Kansas native Phog Allen.

4. In 2012, the city of Greensburg, Kansas, marked the fifth anniversary of a devastating tornado that destroyed much of the town and killed 11 people. In the years since the storm, Greensburg has focused on rebuilding and creating a sustainable, eco-friendly community that serves as a model for other cities across the country.

5. On this day in 2016, the Kansas Senate passed a bill allowing faith-based organizations to refuse services to same-sex couples without fear of legal reprisal. The measure was widely criticized by civil rights groups and LGBT activists, who argued that it was a form of discrimination and violated the principle of equal treatment under the law.