1. In 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state to join the United States of America. Prior to statehood, Wisconsin was part of the Northwest Territory and then the Wisconsin Territory.

2. In 1861, the State of Wisconsin played a significant role in the American Civil War. On March 2, Governor Alexander Randall signed a resolution supporting the Union army and urging the state's citizens to volunteer for military service.

3. March 2, 1961, saw the birth of Jon Bon Jovi in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. While not strictly a Wisconsin-related fact, the musician and actor has deep roots in the state. The Bon Jovi family has a vacation home in Door County, and Jon has performed in Wisconsin frequently throughout his career.

4. Another significant event in Wisconsin history occurred on March 2, 1978, when the state became the first in the country to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. Governor Patrick Lucey signed the amendment to the state's fair employment law, making Wisconsin a leader in LGBTQ+ rights at the time.

5. On March 2, 2012, a shooting took place at Chardon High School in Ohio that claimed the lives of three students and injured several others. The incident had significant repercussions in Wisconsin, as it spurred a renewed debate over gun control laws in the state. In the years since, Wisconsin has implemented numerous policies aimed at reducing gun violence.