1. North Dakota became a state: March 2 marks the date in 1889 when North Dakota was officially admitted to the United States as the 39th state. The Dakota Territory had been split into two separate states, North Dakota and South Dakota, and both were admitted to the union on the same day.

2. North Dakota's first governor: John Miller was sworn in as North Dakota's first governor on March 2, 1889. Miller had been elected as territorial governor in 1885 and was re-elected in 1888. He served as governor until 1891.

3. The Great Blizzard of 1966: On March 2, 1966, a severe blizzard swept across North Dakota and other parts of the Midwest. The storm left behind up to three feet of snow and caused widespread damage and disruption. Many schools and businesses were closed for several days and travel was nearly impossible.

4. Women's suffrage: On March 2, 1917, the North Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill granting women in the state the right to vote. The bill had already passed the state Senate and was signed into law by Governor Lynn Frazier. North Dakota was the 16th state to grant women the right to vote.

5. Emmons County founded: March 2, 1879, saw the establishment of Emmons County in south-central North Dakota. The county was named after James Emmons, a politician from Indiana who had served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Emmons County is home to several small towns and the city of Linton, the county seat.