1. The Wisconsin State Capitol burned down on March 18, 1904.
On this day in Wisconsin history, a devastating fire broke out in the State Capitol building. The fire started in the attic and quickly spread, destroying most of the building. Although no one was killed in the fire, it caused millions of dollars in damage and took years to rebuild.

2. Wisconsin became a state on March 18, 1848.
Exactly 56 years before the State Capitol fire, Wisconsin officially became a state. It was the 30th state to join the Union and was known as the "Badger State."

3. The first ever radio broadcast in Milwaukee was on March 18, 1921.
On this day in Wisconsin history, the first ever radio broadcast aired in Milwaukee. The station was called 9XM and was run by the University of Wisconsin. The broadcast included live music and news updates.

4. Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright was born on March 18, 1867.
One of the most famous architects in U.S. history, Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Throughout his career, he designed over 1,000 structures, including the famous Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania.

5. Wisconsin cheese makers formed the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association on March 18, 1891.
Cheese is a big deal in Wisconsin, and on this day in history, cheese makers came together to form an association to promote and protect the cheese industry in the state. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is still active today and is one of the largest cheese organizations in the world.