1. In 1867, Nebraska became a state. March 2 marks the anniversary of this historic event, when President Andrew Johnson signed the Nebraska Statehood Bill into law. Nebraska was the 37th state to join the Union, and it remains an important part of US history.

2. March 2, 1901, was the birth date of Dr. Seuss, the beloved children's author who wrote classics such as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, but his books are cherished by children and adults all over the world, including in Nebraska.

3. In 1915, the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company established the first long-distance telephone line in Nebraska. The line connected Lincoln to Omaha, which was a significant achievement at the time. Today, Nebraska has a robust telecommunications infrastructure that includes broadband internet and wireless networks.

4. March 2, 1944, was a significant day in the history of the University of Nebraska, as it was the day that UNL basketball star Jack Moore set a record by scoring 51 points in a game against Kansas State. Moore's record stood for 65 years until it was broken in 2009 by another UNL basketball player, Aleks Maric.

5. March 2, 1984, was the day that Nebraska's state flower, the goldenrod, was officially designated as such by the Nebraska Legislature. The goldenrod is a hardy plant that blooms in late summer and early fall, and it is a common sight across the state. It is often used in home remedies to treat various ailments, and it is a source of food for many species of wildlife.