1. The Kentucky Derby Festival began on March 26, 1956, with the first event being a parade called the Pegasus Parade. The festival is still held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

2. On March 26, 1794, the town of Lexington, Kentucky, was officially incorporated by the state legislature. Named after the famous battle in Massachusetts, the town would become a center for horse breeding and racing.

3. The first bourbon distillery in Kentucky was founded on March 26, 1780, by Evan Williams in Louisville. Today, the city is home to several famous bourbon distilleries, including Maker's Mark and Jim Beam.

4. On March 26, 1937, the Ohio River flooded, causing severe damage in Kentucky and several other states. Over 400 people died, and thousands were left homeless. The disaster led to the construction of several new flood control measures, including the Barkley Dam and Reservoir.

5. Kentucky native Johnny Depp was born on March 26, 1963, in Owensboro. The actor would go on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars, starring in films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Edward Scissorhands."