1. On March 27, 1874, the "Red River War" between the U.S. Army and several Native American tribes began. The conflict lasted for several months and resulted in the relocation of many tribes to reservations.

2. In 1912, the Kansas State Capitol building was officially dedicated in Topeka. The building, which still serves as the seat of government for the state of Kansas, is an impressive example of Renaissance Revival architecture.

3. On March 27, 1948, Kansas City baseball legend Satchel Paige signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians. Paige, who was the first African American pitcher in the American League, went on to have a long and storied career in baseball.

4. In 1964, the University of Kansas men’s basketball team won the NCAA Championship. The Jayhawks defeated the Duke Blue Devils 75-68 in the final game, giving the school its first national championship in basketball.

5. In 1998, a devastating tornado swept through the town of Oak Grove, Kansas, killing one person and injuring 12 others. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak that affected several states in the region, causing widespread damage and destruction.