1. Michigan became a state on March 2, 1837. After several years of dispute over whether the territory would enter the Union as a free or slave state, Congress passed the Michigan Admission Act, which granted statehood to Michigan and allowed it to enter as a free state.

2. On March 2, 1903, the Wolverine, a steel-hulled steamer, sank in Lake Michigan off the coast of Milwaukee. The ship was carrying a cargo of coal when it collided with another vessel and began to take on water. Despite rescue efforts, all 11 crew members were lost.

3. In 1985, Michigan's first female governor, Jennifer Granholm, was sworn in on March 2. Granholm served two terms as governor, from 2003 to 2011, and was known for her efforts to promote renewable energy and diversify Michigan's economy.

4. March 2, 1877 marked the first day of classes at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in East Lansing. The college was founded to provide practical education in agriculture and related fields, and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in Michigan.

5. On March 2, 1847, the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society was founded in Detroit. The society's mission was to collect and preserve materials relating to Michigan's history, and it played an important role in promoting the study of Michigan history and culture. Today, the society is known as the Historical Society of Michigan and continues to provide resources and support for historical research and education.