1. On March 28, 1814, British forces landed on Kent Island, Maryland, and began their march toward Washington D.C. during the War of 1812. The British burned down numerous public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol, before finally retreating.

2. On March 28, 1868, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays, making it one of the first states to enact such a law. The law remained in effect until 2018 when it was repealed.

3. On March 28, 1879, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad became the first railroad in the United States to introduce electric overhead lines to power its trains. This innovation significantly increased the efficiency and speed of rail travel.

4. On March 28, 1941, the U.S. Navy established the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School in Annapolis, Maryland, to provide preparatory education for candidates seeking admission to the U.S. Naval Academy.

5. On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident occurred in Middletown, Pennsylvania, which is just across the border from Maryland. The accident resulted in a partial nuclear meltdown and was one of the worst nuclear power plant accidents in history. Maryland residents were among those who were most affected by the radiation released during the accident.