1. In 1848, the Mississippi State Senate approved a resolution asking the United States Congress to establish a naval depot on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This resolution helped pave the way for the creation of the Mississippi Naval Stores Reserves in 1852, which eventually became the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport.

2. On March 29, 1875, a band of robbers known as the James-Younger gang attempted to rob a bank in Clinton, Mississippi. The robbery was unsuccessful, but the gang members managed to escape the scene. The James-Younger gang was infamous for a series of bank and train robberies across several states, and their attempted robbery in Clinton was one of the last criminal acts they committed before several members were captured or killed.

3. In 1914, Mississippi Governor Earl Brewer signed a bill allowing women to serve as notaries public in the state. This was a significant step forward for women's rights in Mississippi, as it allowed them to enter a profession that was traditionally reserved for men.

4. On March 29, 1937, a tornado struck Tupelo, Mississippi, killing more than 200 people and injuring more than 700 others. The tornado was one of the deadliest in U.S. history, and it caused extensive damage to the city, destroying countless homes and businesses.

5. In 2017, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill designating the Mississippi Delta as a National Heritage Area. The Mississippi Delta is known for its rich cultural and musical history, and the designation as a National Heritage Area helps to preserve and promote the region's unique heritage for future generations.