March 1, 1780
Pennsylvania Became First State to Abolish Slavery
On March 1, 1780, Pennsylvania etched its name into history by becoming the first state in the United States to pass legislation aimed at ending slavery.
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March in History
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March 1, 1881
Chester A. Arthur sworn in as 21st president
On this day in history, Sept.20th, 1881, a new leader took the oath of office, becoming The 21st President of the United States. As 1881 dawned, the Republican Rutherford B.
March 1, 1961
JFK Established the Peace Corps
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy launched one of the most enduring legacies of his administration: the Peace Corps.
March 1, 1969
Mickey Mantle Retired
When Mickey Mantle stepped away from professional sports on March 1, 1969, he closed the book on eighteen remarkable years of baseball.
March 2, 1807
Congress Banned the Transatlantic Slave Trade
On March 2, 1807, a landmark piece of legislation made its way through the U.S. Congress: the Act Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves.
March 2, 1904
Dr. Seuss Was Born
Springfield, Massachusetts gave the world a literary treasure on March 2, 1904, when Theodor Seuss Geisel came into the world.
March 2, 1956
Morocco Gained Independence from France
Morocco's journey to sovereignty reached its defining moment on March 2, 1956, when the French-Moroccan Agreement was signed, bringing an end to 44 years under colonial French rule.
March 2, 1957
Elvis Presley drafted for the Army
From 1958 to 1960, the iconic Rock and roll star Elvis Presley found himself serving in the American Army.
March 3, 1847
Alexander Graham Bell Was Born
On March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the world welcomed Alexander Graham Bell — a man who would go on to transform the very fabric of human communication.
March 3, 1939
Gandhi Initiated Hunger Strike Protest
On March 3, 1939, Mahatma Gandhi launched a fasting protest targeting India's dictatorial government — a bold move that would further cement his devotion to democratic action and non-violent
March 3, 2013
A Mississippi Baby Cured of HIV
The medical community was left astonished on March 3, 2013, when news broke out of Mississippi that an HIV-positive infant had apparently been cured through aggressive early treatment.
March 4, 1540
A Scandal in Germany: Protestant Count Philip of Hessen Married a Second Wife
On March 4, 1540, Protestant Count Philip of Hessen entered into a bigamous marriage with Margarethe von der Saale, triggering what would become one of the most explosive scandals in German history.
March 4, 1830
John Quincy Adams Returned to Public Office After Presidency
After leaving the presidency, John Quincy Adams made a remarkable return to political life by winning a seat in the House of Representatives on March 4, 1830.
March 4, 1861
The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
When Abraham Lincoln took the presidential oath on March 4, 1861, the United States stood at a crossroads that would reshape the nation forever.
March 5, 1770
The Boston Massacre: A Spark in the Powder Keg of Revolution
On this date in history, the streets of Boston became the stage for a deadly confrontation that would help set the American colonies on an irreversible path toward independence.
March 5, 1853
The Founding of Steinway & Sons
It all started on March 5, 1853, when Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg—a German immigrant who would come to be known as Henry E. Steinway—launched Steinway & Sons in Manhattan, New York.
March 5, 1995
The Grave of Tsar Nicholas II Was Found
On March 5, 1995, nearly 80 years after their deaths, the burial site of Russia's final Tsar, Nicholas II, along with his family, was unearthed in a forest close to St. Petersburg.
March 6, 1899
The Launch of Bayer Aspirin
Few medicines have shaped the course of healthcare quite like Aspirin. On March 6, 1899, Bayer, the German pharmaceutical giant, patented acetylsalicylic acid—better known by its trademark name,
March 6, 1981
Walter Cronkite: The Final Sign-Off
On March 6, 1981, an era in American journalism came to a close. Walter Cronkite, the iconic face of CBS Evening News, sat behind the desk one last time and delivered his final broadcast.
March 6, 2018
World's Oldest Message in a Bottle Discovered in Australia
What a story this one is. On March 6, 2018, beachgoers in Western Australia stumbled upon something extraordinary — a green beer bottle half-buried in the sand that turned out to contain the world's
March 7, 1936
Hilter Defied the Treaty of Versailles
On March 7, 1936, Adolf Hitler took one of the most audacious gambles of his career.
March 7, 1946
US Forced Bikini Atoll Evacuation
The morning of March 7, 1946, marked a turning point for the people of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, as the United States military set in motion the forced evacuation of the atoll's residents.
March 7, 2009
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior's Football Debut
It all started on March 7, 2009, when a skinny 17-year-old named Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made his professional football debut.
March 8, 1934
Edwin Hubble Released Famous Photo of Galaxies
Back in 1934, on this very day, astronomer Edwin Hubble unveiled a finding that would forever alter humanity's place in the cosmos: galaxies existed far beyond the boundaries of our Milky Way.
March 8, 1948
McCollum v. Board of Education Ruling
On March 8, 1948, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling in McCollum v.
March 8, 1996
The US Release of "Fargo"
When _Fargo_ hit U.S. theaters on March 8, 1996, it quickly became a sensation that gripped audiences nationwide.
March 9, 1908
The Founding of Inter Milan
Few football clubs carry the kind of legendary status that Inter Milan enjoys across the globe.
March 9, 1934
Yuri Gagarin Was Born
On March 9, 1934, in the tiny village of Klushino in western Russia, Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin came into the world.
March 9, 1974
The Surrender of Hiroo Onoda
On March 9, 1974, one of the most extraordinary chapters of World War II finally came to a close when Hiroo Onoda, the last Japanese soldier to surrender following the conflict, laid down his weapons
March 10, 1862
The Birth of the Greenback
On March 10, 1862, the federal government took a bold and unprecedented step that would forever reshape American finance.
March 10, 1945
The Deadliest Air Raid of World War II
On the night of March 9-10, 1945, Operation Meetinghouse unleashed devastation on Tokyo that would claim 100,000 civilian lives and reduce 16 square miles of the city to smoldering ruins.
March 10, 1988
Avalanche Nearly Killed Prince Charles
It's hard to imagine a routine ski vacation turning into a life-or-death situation, but that's exactly what happened on March 10th, 1988, when an avalanche came terrifyingly close to killing
March 11, 1302
Romeo & Juliet's Wedding Day
On this day in 1302, a date etched into the annals of literary history, the famous star-crossed lovers from Shakespeare's timeless play — Romeo and Juliet — were wed.
March 11, 1917
The First NHL Championship
March 11, 1918, stands as one of professional hockey's most defining dates. That evening, the National Hockey League (NHL) staged its very first championship game—a watershed moment that would
March 11, 1918
The Arrival of the "Spanish Flu" in the USA
March 11, 1918, started like any other day at Camp Funston, Kansas—but it would prove to be anything but ordinary.
March 12, 1894
The First Sale of Coca-Cola in a Bottle
Something remarkable happened on March 12, 1894, in the charming town of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
March 12, 1994
The Church of England Ordained Women Priests
History took a dramatic turn on March 12, 1994, inside the walls of Bristol Cathedral.
March 12, 1999
The Admission of Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary into NATO
On March 12, 1999, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization reached a landmark moment by opening its doors to three new members.
March 13, 1877
The Invention of Earmuffs
Back in 1873, a 15-year-old named Chester Greenwood crafted what would become his first rough version of earmuffs.
March 13, 1930
The Discovery of Pluto
It was March 13, 1930, when Clyde Tombaugh, working at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, spotted something remarkable in the depths of space: a tiny icy dwarf planet that would come to be
March 13, 1943
Nazis Liquidated the Jewish Ghetto in Kraków
The year 1943 marked a turning point in the Second World War — things were no longer going the way the Nazis had hoped.
March 14, 1879
Albert Einstein Was Born
On March 14, 1879, in the city of Ulm, Germany, the world welcomed Albert Einstein — a figure who would go on to become one of history's most transformative physicists.
March 14, 1885
The Premiere of "The Mikado" in London
When the curtain rose at London's Savoy Theatre on March 14, 1885, audiences had no idea they were witnessing the birth of a theatrical phenomenon.
March 14, 1923
The First President to Pay Taxes: Warren G. Harding
When the twentieth century dawned, federal income tax simply wasn't part of American life.
March 15, 1869
Cincinnati Red Stockings Become First Professional Baseball Team
It was March 15, 1869, when Harry Wright and his team made a bold move that would forever reshape the landscape of American sports.
March 15, 1909
Indianapolis Motor Speedway grand opening
On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened its doors for the first time.
March 15, 1939
Adolf Hitler Warns Czech President Emil Hácha of the Impending Attack by Germany
On March 15th, 1943, Czech President Emil Hácha was called to Berlin by Hitler for what was framed as a discussion about Czechoslovakia's future. What awaited him was anything but a negotiation.
March 15, 1972
The Premiere of "The Godfather" in NYC
On March 15, 1972, NYC witnessed the premiere of _The Godfather_, a film built on a screenplay that Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo crafted together, drawing from Puzo's 1969 best-selling novel.
March 16, 1751
James Madison Was Born
Often celebrated as "The Father of the Constitution," James Madison entered the world on March 16, 1751, in King George County, Virginia.
March 16, 1872
The First-Ever English FA Cup Final Held in London
London witnessed something truly remarkable on March 16, 1872 — the very first English FA Cup Final, an event that would forever reshape the sporting landscape.
March 16, 1948
Billie Holiday's Early Release from Prison
Known to the world as Lady Day, Billie Holiday stands as a towering figure in jazz history.
March 17, 1845
The Rubber Band Patent
What do most people reach for without a second thought when they need to bundle papers or seal an envelope? The humble rubber band — and we have Stephen Perry to thank for it.
March 17, 1939
The Battle of Nanchang
During the savage conflict of the Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945), Chinese and Japanese armies clashed in a series of ferocious engagements.
March 17, 1968
The Bee Gees Perform on The Ed Sullivan Show
Stepping onto the stage of _The Ed Sullivan Show_ on March 17, 1968, the Bee Gees seized a moment that would reshape their trajectory.
March 18, 1837
Grover Cleveland Was Born
On March 18, 1837, in Caldwell, New Jersey, a future two-time president entered the world — Stephen "Grover" Cleveland.
March 18, 1881
The Debut of "The Greatest Show on Earth" at Madison Square Garden
After months of careful preparation, the circus abandoned its traditional big top and took up residence within the walls of the freshly built Madison Square Garden.
March 18, 1990
The Greatest Art Heist in U.S. History
It was March 18, 1990, when two brazen thieves pulled off something almost unimaginable.
March 19, 1813
The Birth of an Iconic Explorer
On March 19, 1813, Scotland welcomed into the world a man who would become one of the most celebrated explorers of the 19th century: David Livingstone.
March 19, 1863
Confederate Cruiser SS Georgiana Destroyed
On March 19, 1863, the steamship SS Georgiana met its end at the bottom of the sea — never having fired a single shot in battle.
March 19, 1991
The NFL Took a Stand for MLK Day
On March 19, 1991, NFL team owners made a bold move that sent shockwaves far beyond the world of football.
March 20, 1854
The Founding of the U.S. Republican Party in Wisconsin
A powerful alliance of anti-slavery politicians, activists, and advocates gathered in Ripon, Wisconsin, on March 20, 1854, driven by a common purpose: launching a brand-new political force known as
March 20, 1995
The Tokyo Subway Sarin Gas Attack
Among the darkest chapters in modern history, the assault carried out by members of Aum Shinrikyo on March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, Japan, stands as one of the most devastating acts of terrorism ever
March 20, 2016
The Cuban Thaw: President Barack Obama's Visit to Cuba
When President Barack Obama touched down in Cuba on March 20, 2016, he shattered a diplomatic barrier that had stood for nearly a century.
March 21, 1891
Love Ends a Feud: The Hatfield-McCoy Truce
What happens when two families locked in decades of bitter conflict find peace not through violence, but through love?
March 21, 1943
The Failed Assassination of Hitler
What if one man's willingness to die could have changed the entire course of World War II? On March 21, 1943, that scenario nearly became reality.
March 21, 1975
Ethiopia Abolished the Monarchy
March 21, 1975, marked a seismic shift in one of the world's oldest continuous political traditions.
March 22, 1903
Niagara Falls Temporarily Stopped Flowing
Something remarkable happened on March 22, 1903 — one of nature's most powerful spectacles went quiet.
March 22, 1965
US Confirmed Use of Chemical Warfare against Vietcong
On March 22, 1965, the United States government made an official announcement that would send shockwaves around the globe: its military forces had deployed tear gas and herbicides as chemical weapons
March 22, 1972
Congress Passed the Equal Rights Amendment
On March 22, 1972, the U.S. Senate approved the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), marking the culmination of its passage through Congress and sending it to the states for ratification.
March 23, 1929
The First Telephone Installed at the White House
On March 23, 1929, the White House took a bold step into the modern age with the installation of its very first presidential desk telephone.
March 23, 1940
The Premiere of "Truth or Consequences" on CBS
A fresh chapter in American entertainment history opened on March 23, 1940, when _Truth or Consequences_ hit the airwaves for the first time.
March 23, 1945
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa kicked off with a massive barrage of naval and aerial firepower on March 23, 1945, setting the stage for U.S. ground forces to storm the island on April 1, 1945.
March 24, 1837
Canada Granted Black Citizens the Right to Vote
On March 24, 1837, Canada took a groundbreaking step forward in the struggle for civil rights when Black citizens were granted the right to vote.
March 24, 1882
Robert Koch Discovered Tuberculosis Bacteria
Picture a world where being diagnosed with tuberculosis meant virtually no hope of survival.
March 24, 1989
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
It's hard to overstate the scale of what happened on March 24, 1989, when the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground on a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
March 25, 1807
The British Parliament Abolished the Slave Trade
On March 25, 1807, the British Parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act — a groundbreaking piece of legislation that represented a turning point in the worldwide struggle to dismantle
March 25, 1898
Literary Genius O. Henry Sentenced to Prison
William Sydney Porter—the man the world would come to know as O. Henry—found himself sentenced to five years behind bars on March 25, 1898, after being convicted of embezzling $854 from a bank in
March 25, 1954
The Birth of Color Television
Everything changed on March 25, 1954, when the very first color television set came off RCA's production line — a moment that would transform the entertainment experience forever.
March 26, 1812
Caracas Earthquake: Venezuela’s Devastating Tragedy
On March 26, 1812, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake tore through Caracas, Venezuela, reducing a staggering 90% of the city to rubble and claiming the lives of an estimated 15,000 to 20,000
March 26, 1953
The First Polio Vaccine: A Medical Breakthrough
It was March 26, 1953, when Dr. Jonas Salk stepped into the public spotlight to announce the first vaccine against polio—a disease that had terrorized families for generations.
March 26, 1979
The Camp David Accords: A Historic Peace Treaty
What happened on March 26, 1979, reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East in ways few could have imagined.
March 27, 1871
The First International Rugby Union Match
Picture this: it's March 27, 1871, and something unprecedented is about to happen on the sporting world's stage.
March 27, 1952
The Premiere of "Singin' in the Rain" in NYC
When "Singin' in the Rain" opened in New York City on March 27, 1952, few could have predicted it would rise to become one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
March 27, 1977
The Tenerife Airport Disaster: Aviation's Worst Accident
On March 27, 1977, what would become the deadliest accident in aviation history took place at Los Rodeos Airport — today called Tenerife North Airport — situated in Spain's Canary Islands.
March 28, 1910
The Flight of the First Seaplane
Imagine telling someone two centuries ago that a metal contraption could soar through the sky — over solid ground, no less over open water. They'd have called it pure fantasy, or worse.
March 28, 1935
"Triumph of the Will" was Released: A Controversial Film That Shaped Propaganda
On March 28, 1935, Nazi Germany saw the release of _Triumph of the Will_ — a propaganda film that would go on to become one of the most notorious ever produced.
March 28, 1939
The End of the Spanish Civil War
Among the bloodiest chapters of the 20th century, the Spanish Civil War came to its conclusion on March 28, 1939, as Nationalist forces under Francisco Franco seized control of Madrid.
March 29, 1795
A Star is Born: Beethoven's First Vienna Performance
On March 29, 1795, the musical world witnessed a pivotal moment when a young Ludwig van Beethoven stepped before a Viennese audience for the very first time.
March 29, 1901
Australia’s First Parliamentary Election
On March 29–30, 1901, the people of Australia stepped into uncharted political territory, casting ballots in the very first federal election the country had ever seen.
March 29, 1951
The Rosenberg Trial: A Cold War Controversy
What happened when Julius and Ethel Rosenberg faced a jury on March 29, 1951? They were found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union — a verdict that would seal their
March 30, 1853
Vincent Van Gogh Was Born
Vincent Van Gogh entered the world on March 30, 1853, in the village of Zundert, Netherlands, born to Dutch parents. What lay ahead was a life that would fundamentally transform the landscape of art.
March 30, 1959
The Dalai Lama’s Historic Escape
The year 1959 brought mounting turmoil to Tibet, as friction between Chinese authorities and Tibetan resistance forces demanding autonomy reached a breaking point.
March 30, 1984
One of History's Most Famous Lottery Wins
A simple gesture of kindness turned into one of the most legendary lottery stories ever told.
March 31, 1792
Ludwig van Beethoven receives his first music composition lesson from Franz Joseph Haydn
Born on March 31, 1732, in Austria, Franz Joseph Haydn would go on to shape the course of musical history in ways few could have imagined.
March 31, 1870
The First African American Voted in a US Election
On March 31, 1870 — just one day after the adoption of the 15th Amendment — Thomas Mundy Peterson stepped into the pages of history.
March 31, 1889
The Opening of the Eiffel Tower
On March 31, 1889, a special dedication ceremony celebrated the completion of the Eiffel Tower, setting the stage for its grand debut at the World's Fair that May.
March 31, 1933
The Founding of the Civilian Conservation Corps
In the depths of the Great Depression, President Roosevelt brought the Civilian Conservation Corps into existence on March 31, 1933.