1. In 1785, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights in the United States House of Representatives. This led to the eventual ratification of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and association.

2. On March 1, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson signed a bill authorizing the creation of a lighthouse on Little Gull Island, located off the coast of Long Island. The lighthouse was completed two years later and served as an aid to navigation for sailors in the area for over a century.

3. In 1867, the New York State Legislature passed a law establishing non-sectarian free public education in the state. This paved the way for the development of one of the country's most comprehensive and progressive public school systems, which has served as a model for other states to follow.

4. In 1932, aviator Anne Morrow Lindbergh and her husband, Charles Lindbergh, inaugurated service between New York and Mexico City with a solo flight on a Lockheed Sirius airplane. The service was part of their effort to promote commercial aviation and expand air travel's possibilities.

5. On March 1, 1962, the Metropolitan Opera house at Lincoln Center opened its doors for the first time. The iconic building became one of the world's leading opera houses, showcasing some of the greatest talents in classical music and cementing New York's status as a cultural and artistic hub.