1. In 1924, the last Native American surge was documented in Nebraska. The surge was a religious movement that sought to restore the traditional practices and beliefs of Native American tribes.

2. On March 24, 1934, the infamous outlaw couple Bonnie and Clyde reportedly robbed a bank in Oketo, Nebraska. The couple had a string of crimes across the country before being ambushed and killed by police in Louisiana in 1934.

3. On this day in 1987, the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill declaring the goldenrod as the state flower. The goldenrod is a native wildflower known for its striking yellow blooms and is often used in floral arrangements.

4. In 1993, the Great Flood of 1993 began to devastate parts of Nebraska and nearby states. The flood was caused by record-breaking rainfall and caused billions of dollars in damage and over 50 deaths.

5. On March 24, 2010, Nebraska became the first state in the United States to abolish the death penalty since it was reinstated in 1976. The decision was made after a lengthy debate about the morality and effectiveness of the death penalty. However, the death penalty was later reinstated in 2015 after the Nebraska Legislature overrode the governor's veto.