Day In History
On March 21, 1965, under the watchful gaze of hundreds of National Guard troops, a determined line of civil rights demonstrators began their third march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this historic march, culminating in the passage of the Voting Rights Act later that year, marked a critical
On March 20th, 1991, the music industry witnessed a landmark event: Michael Jackson, the undisputed “King of Pop,” inked a groundbreaking $65 million record deal with Sony Music Entertainment. This astronomical sum, shattering all previous recording contracts, solidified Jackson’s status as a global phenomenon and cemented his enduring influence on the world of music. But
On March 19, 2003, at 5:33 pm local time (9:33 pm EST), the world watched in stunned silence as the first bombs fell on Baghdad, marking the beginning of the US-led invasion of Iraq. This event, codenamed “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” would forever alter the course of history in the Middle East and beyond, triggering a
On March 18, 1911, under the scorching Arizona sun, President Theodore Roosevelt stood triumphant before a vast crowd, dedicating a monumental feat of engineering: the Roosevelt Dam. Stretching nearly 350 feet across the Salt River northeast of Phoenix, it was the largest dam in the United States at the time, symbolizing a new era of
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th each year, is a global holiday that honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and celebrates Irish culture, heritage, and history. From humble religious origins, the day has evolved into a lively celebration of all things Irish, marked by parades, wearing green, and enjoying Irish food and
In 1802, Congress passed legislation to establish the United States Military Academy at West Point, marking the beginning of an institution that would go on to become one of the most prestigious and influential military academies in the world. West Point, located on the banks of the Hudson River in New York, has not only
The Godfather Premieres – A Cinematic Masterpiece and Cultural Phenomenon On March 15th, a date forever etched in the annals of cinema history, “The Godfather” made its grand debut, captivating audiences and critics alike with its epic tale of power, family, and betrayal. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel
On March 14, 1879, one of the most brilliant and influential minds in history was born in Ulm, Germany: Albert Einstein. Over the course of his life, Einstein revolutionized the field of physics and forever changed our understanding of the universe. His theories and ideas about space, time, energy, and matter have left a lasting
The night of March 13, 1781, would forever change the course of astronomical history. On this extraordinary evening, Sir William Herschel, a British astronomer with German roots, made a discovery that extended the known reaches of our solar system: he identified the planet Uranus. This landmark event represented the first time a planet had been
On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low made history by founding the first Girl Scouts troop in the United States in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. This moment marked the beginning of what would become one of the largest and most influential organizations for girls in the world, dedicated to empowering young girls through leadership,
