1. On March 10, 1863, a Confederate military fort in Savannah known as Fort McAllister was captured by Union troops, marking a significant victory in the American Civil War.

2. In 1945, on March 10th, the Atlanta Municipal Airport (now Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) opened, becoming one of the busiest airports in the world.

3. On March 10, 1977, Ray Charles, a Georgia native and legendary musician, was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

4. In 2015, on March 10th, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency due to a winter storm that shut down many roads and businesses throughout the state.

5. On March 10, 1785, the University of Georgia was chartered, becoming the first state-chartered university in the United States and a landmark of academic excellence in the state.