1. Alabama became a state on March 9, 1819: March 9 marks the anniversary of the day when Alabama was admitted as the 22nd state of the United States. The Alabama Territory was created on March 3, 1817, and two years later, it gained statehood.

2. The first African American member of the Alabama Supreme Court was elected on March 9, 1995: On this day, H. Mark Kennedy was elected as the first African American member of the Alabama Supreme Court. He served on the court until 1997.

3. Alabama's first national park was established on March 9, 1940: On this day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill creating the Little River Canyon National Preserve in Alabama. The preserve covers over 15,000 acres of land and is home to numerous waterfalls and hiking trails.

4. The first electric streetcar system in Alabama began operation on March 9, 1891: The streetcars ran along the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, and were part of the city's efforts to modernize its transportation system. The streetcar system operated until 1952 when it was replaced with buses.

5. Alabama's first governor was inaugurated on March 9, 1819: William Wyatt Bibb was elected as Alabama's first governor and was inaugurated on March 9, 1819, the same day that Alabama became a state. He served as governor until his death in 1820, and the city of Bibb County, Alabama, is named in his honor.