1. St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: March 17 is celebrated as St. Patrick's Day, an important holiday for Irish Americans. Kansas has a sizeable Irish population, and St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with parades, festivals, and cultural events across the state.

2. Quantrill's Raid: On March 17, 1863, Confederate soldiers under the leadership of William Quantrill raided the town of Lawrence, Kansas, during the Civil War. The raid resulted in the death of more than 150 people, most of them unarmed civilians.

3. Kansas Statehood: On March 17, 1861, Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state. The state's history leading up to statehood was marked by violence and conflict over the issue of slavery.

4. Dodge City War: On March 17, 1883, a confrontation broke out between rival factions in Dodge City, Kansas, known as the "Dodge City War." The conflict was sparked by a dispute over control of the city's law enforcement, and it ultimately led to the establishment of a new city government.

5. Amelia Earhart: On March 17, 1937, Amelia Earhart made her final public appearance before embarking on her ill-fated attempt to fly around the world. Earhart, who was born in Atchison, Kansas, has become an iconic figure in aviation history.