1. In 1923, Governor Arthur M. Hyde signed a bill that designated the Eastern Bluebird as the official state bird of Missouri. The Eastern Bluebird is known for its vibrant blue feathers and cheerful song, and can be found throughout the state.

2. On March 26, 1934, Missouri native and famous outlaw Bonnie Parker was killed in a police ambush in Louisiana along with her partner Clyde Barrow. The couple was known for their extensive crime spree and inspired numerous books, movies, and songs.

3. In 1955, the University of Missouri-Columbia won its first NCAA basketball championship by defeating Duquesne University 74-63. The Tigers were coached by the legendary Wilbur "Sparky" Stalcup and led by All-American forward Doug Smith.

4. On this day in 1979, a partial meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. Despite being hundreds of miles away, the incident caused concern among many Missourians about the safety of the state's own nuclear facilities.

5. In 1998, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The iconic 630-foot-tall structure was completed in 1965 and stands as a symbol of the city and the nation's westward expansion.