1. Ethan Allen's Birthday: March 29 marks the birthday of Ethan Allen, a Revolutionary War hero and the founder of Vermont's Green Mountain Boys militia. Allen played a pivotal role in securing Vermont's independence and was a key figure in the state's early history.

2. Vermont Becomes the 14th State: On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state to join the United States. As a result of Vermont's unique position as an independent republic before joining the Union, the state's constitution was heavily influenced by the ideas of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.

3. The First Ice Cream Cone Machine: On March 29, 1929, the first ice cream cone vending machine was patented by William S. Barker, a resident of Burlington, Vermont. This invention revolutionized the ice cream industry and made cones a popular treat for generations to come.

4. A Nuclear Accident: On March 28, 1979, a partial meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. While this incident did not occur in Vermont, it had a profound impact on the state's nuclear energy debate and ultimately led to the closure of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station in 2014.

5. A Record Snowfall: On March 29, 2019, Vermont experienced one of the biggest snowstorms in its history, with some areas receiving more than two feet of snow in a single day. While this storm caused significant disruption and damage, it also provided some of the best skiing conditions of the year for Vermont's ski resorts.