1. On March 4, 1791, Lexington became the first city in Kentucky to establish a public school system. The school, which was created by the Kentucky legislature, was called Lexington Academy and offered both primary and secondary education.

2. In 1861, Confederate troops under the command of General Albert Sidney Johnston captured the city of Hopkinsville on March 4, marking the beginning of the Civil War in Kentucky. Although Kentucky remained officially neutral during the war, it was the site of many skirmishes and battles.

3. On March 4, 1899, Kentucky governor William S. Taylor was impeached by the state legislature in connection with the assassination of his political rival, William Goebel. The impeachment trial became known as the "Redemption" trial, reflecting the deep political divisions in the state at that time.

4. In 1908, a deadly tornado struck the town of Beattyville on March 4, killing 13 people and destroying much of the town. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak that affected several states in the region.

5. On March 4, 1964, Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, defeated Sonny Liston in Miami to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Ali, who was from Louisville, Kentucky, would go on to become one of the most iconic figures in sports history.