1. In 1865, the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads was fought in Cumberland County during the American Civil War. Union forces under General William T. Sherman clashed with Confederate troops led by General Joseph E. Johnston, resulting in a Union victory.

2. On March 9, 1822, North Carolina repealed its ban on dueling, which had been in place since 1802. The new law allowed for duels to take place "in a peaceable and quiet manner," as long as both parties agreed and any potentially lethal weapons were checked for safety.

3. North Carolina State University was founded on March 9, 1887, as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The school's first class consisted of 72 students, who studied agriculture, engineering, and other specialized fields.

4. In 1983, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment, which had been approved by Congress in 1972, prohibited discrimination based on sex and aimed to provide equal legal rights for women.

5. On March 9, 2016, the North Carolina State Board of Elections held a primary election to select candidates for various state and federal offices. Notable races included the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries, as well as contests for U.S. Senate and various seats in the North Carolina General Assembly.