1. Colorado was admitted as a state on March 1, 1876. This date is celebrated as Colorado Day, a state holiday that commemorates the state's history and culture.

2. On March 1, 1960, the first laser beam was successfully fired in the United States at the Hughes Aircraft Company facility in California, a significant development in the technology that would later be used in many fields, including medicine, communications, and scientific research.

3. March 1, 1872, marked the establishment of the world's first national park, Yellowstone National Park. The park spans over 2.2 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, and is known for its incredible geysers, hot springs, and wildlife.

4. On March 1, 1910, the largest avalanche in Colorado's history occurred when a massive slide descended from Baldwin Mountain, killing 96 people in the town of Wellington. The disaster prompted increased efforts towards avalanche mitigation and snow science research in the state.

5. In 1933, Colorado Governor Edwin C. Johnson signed the law that created the Colorado State Patrol, which would become one of the most respected law enforcement agencies in the country. Today, the CSP is responsible for statewide traffic enforcement and road safety, as well as providing support to other law enforcement agencies in the state.