March

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1793

1867

1917

1923

1932

1933

1933

1961

The first president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, was born near Lexington, Va.

Nebraska became the 37th State.

Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship.

Time magazine made its debut.

Aviator Charles and Anne Lindberghs child was kidnapped from them near their home at Hopewell, N.J. His remains were found the following May.

The movie King Kong had it world premiere in New York at the Radio City Music Hall and the RKO Roxy.

The comic strip "The Family Circus" made its debut.

President Kennedy established the Peace Corps.

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1770

1836

1845

1847

1931

1999

British soldiers kill colonists in the Boston Massacre. 

Colt makes its first pistol.

Florida became the 27th State.

Alexander Grahm Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

" The Star - Spangled Banner " officially became the nationalanthem of the United States.

Singer Dusty Springfield died of Breast Cancer. (59 yrs.)

5

1770

1982

The Boston Massacre took place as Brittish soldiers who had been taunted by a crowd of colonist opened fire, killing several people. 

Actor John Belushi was found dead of a drug overdose. (33 yrs.)

6

1836

1935

1960

1980

The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican Forces after a 13 day seige. All 187 defenders were killed including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. 

Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. died in Washington.

The U.S. sends troops to Vietnam.

Actor Jay "Tonto" Silverheels died of Pneumonia. (62 yrs.)

8

1999

Baseball Hall of Famer Joe “The Yankee Clipper” DiMaggio died (84 yrs.) 

9

1796

1916

Napolean Bonaparte married Josephine de Beauharnais

Mexican raiders led by Poncho Villa attacked Columbus, N.M., killing more than a dozen people.

13

1884

Daylight savings time is established

14

1794

15

44 BC

1767

1919

1956

1964

The Ides of March - Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.

The 7th president, Andrew Jackson was born in Waxhaw, S.C.

The American Legion was founded in Paris, France.

" My Fair Lady " starring Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison, opened on Broadway.

Elizabeth Taylor married Richard Burton In Montreal, Canada.

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461

1905

1910

1969

1993

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland died in Saul

Franklin D. Roosevelt married Eleanor Roosevelt in New York. 

The Camp Fire Girls was formed.

Golda Meir became the Prime Minister of Israel.

Actress Helen Hayes died of natural causes. (92 yrs.)

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2003

20

1727

1969

Physicist, Mathematician and astronomer Sir Issac Newton died in London.

Singer John Lennon married Yoko Ono in Gibralter.

21

1617

22

2228

23

1775

2000

Patrick henry made his famous plea for American independence from Britain, saying, " Give me liberty, or give me death ! "

After 15 years, Russian spacecraft Mir plunges to earth in the South Pacific.

24

1999

NATO forces led by the U.S. conducted air strikes against Kosavo (Yugoslavia)

Oriole legend Cal Ripken Sr. died of lung cancer (63 yrs.)

26

1827

1875

1892

1971

1979

Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna.

Poet Robert Frost was born in San Francisco.

Poet Walt Whitman died in Camden,N.J.

East Pakistan proclaimed its independence, taking the name Bangladesh.

The Camp David peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat with President Jimmy Carter as a witness.

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2002

2004

Actor, Dudley Moore died of a brain disorder (66 yrs.)

Entertainer, Milton Bearl (Mr. Television) died of heart failure (97 yrs.)

Singer & Producer, William Jan Berry (Jan & Dean) died  (62 yrs.)

28

2004

29

1999

30

1842

1980

1986

Anesthesia is used for the first time. 

Olympic Athlete, Jessie Owens died of cancer. (66 yrs.)

Actor James Cagney died of natural causes. He was in 64 movies. (86 yrs.)