1. 1792: Kentucky Becomes the 15th State - On March 1, 1792, Kentucky officially became the 15th state in the United States. It was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains to be admitted to the Union.

2. 1865: Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War is Impeached - On March 1, 1865, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. This was part of a larger political struggle between the President and Congress during the Civil War.

3. 1927: The Flood of 1927 - One of the worst floods in Kentucky history occurred on March 1, 1927. The Ohio River and its tributaries flooded, causing widespread damage and loss of life. One-third of the state was affected by the flooding, and over 100,000 people were left homeless.

4. 1989: Statewide Smoking Ban - On March 1, 1989, Kentucky became the first state in the country to ban smoking in all restaurants and public buildings. This was a controversial move in a state known for its tobacco industry.

5. 2012: Tornado Outbreak - On March 1, 2012, a tornado outbreak swept through the eastern United States, including Kentucky. At least 22 people were killed in the state alone, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. The outbreak was one of the deadliest in U.S. history.