1. Colorado became a state on March 2, 1877. The state was admitted to the Union as the 38th state, and its admission was significant because it made Colorado the first state to grant women the right to vote in statewide elections.

2. On March 2, 1931, "the Lindbergh of Mexico," Pascual Orozco, died in El Paso, Texas. Orozco was a revolutionary and one of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s.

3. In Rocky Mountain National Park, located in Colorado, elk were reintroduced to the park on March 2, 1913. Today, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the largest and most visited parks in the country, known for its stunning alpine scenery and wildlife.

4. The Colorado State Capitol building, located in Denver, was dedicated on March 2, 1894. The building is known for its distinctive gold dome, which is covered in real gold leaf. Visitors to the Capitol building can take a guided tour and learn about the history of Colorado and the state government.

5. On March 2, 1965, the iconic band The Grateful Dead performed their first concert in Colorado, at the Family Dog in Denver. The band went on to play many more shows in the state, cementing their reputation as one of the most beloved and influential acts in music history.