1775Achievement
First Map of Gulf Stream published
Benjamin Franklin published first chart of Gulf Stream, helping ships cut two weeks off Atlantic crossing time.
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- 1954Husband and Dog Gone; Just Wants Dog BackThe Courier (Waterloo, Iowa)◆
- 1939CRUDE OIL OUTPUT GAINED LAST WEEKThe New York Times◆
- 2021Australia's summer the wettest in four years amid cooling La NiñaThe Guardian◆
- 2011Julian Assange 'Jewish conspiracy' comments spark rowThe Guardian◆
- 1958Samuel Alphonsus Stritch is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first U.S. member of the Roman Curia.Wikipedia◆
- 1896Ethiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.Wikipedia◆
- 1869The Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev (pictured) finished his design of the first periodic table.Wikipedia◆
- 1896Battle of Adwa: An Ethiopian army defeats an outnumbered Italian force, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.Wikipedia◆
- 1893Electrical engineer Nikola Tesla gives the first public demonstration of radio in St. Louis, Missouri.Wikipedia◆
- 1872Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park.Wikipedia◆
- 1781The Articles of Confederation goes into effect in the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1692Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.Wikipedia◆
- 1476Forces of the Catholic Monarchs engage the combined Portuguese-Castilian armies of Afonso V and Prince John at the Battle of Toro.Wikipedia◆
- -509Publius Valerius Publicola celebrates the first triumph of the Roman Republic after his victory over the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus at the Battle of Silva Arsia.Wikipedia◆
- 1954Husband and Dog Gone; Just Wants Dog BackThe Courier (Waterloo, Iowa)◆
- 1939CRUDE OIL OUTPUT GAINED LAST WEEKThe New York Times◆
- 2021Australia's summer the wettest in four years amid cooling La NiñaThe Guardian◆
- 2011Julian Assange 'Jewish conspiracy' comments spark rowThe Guardian◆
- 1958Samuel Alphonsus Stritch is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first U.S. member of the Roman Curia.Wikipedia◆
- 1896Ethiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.Wikipedia◆
- 1869The Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev (pictured) finished his design of the first periodic table.Wikipedia◆
- 1896Battle of Adwa: An Ethiopian army defeats an outnumbered Italian force, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.Wikipedia◆
- 1893Electrical engineer Nikola Tesla gives the first public demonstration of radio in St. Louis, Missouri.Wikipedia◆
- 1872Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park.Wikipedia◆
- 1781The Articles of Confederation goes into effect in the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1692Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.Wikipedia◆
- 1476Forces of the Catholic Monarchs engage the combined Portuguese-Castilian armies of Afonso V and Prince John at the Battle of Toro.Wikipedia◆
- -509Publius Valerius Publicola celebrates the first triumph of the Roman Republic after his victory over the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus at the Battle of Silva Arsia.Wikipedia◆
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1 March in history
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1872Law
Yellowstone becomes first national park
US President Ulysses S. Grant signed law establishing Yellowstone as world's first national park, covering 2.2 million acres.
1937Global
Ohio River flood of 1937
Great flood of Ohio River killed 385 people and left one million homeless, worst flood in Ohio history.
1953TV
First TV broadcast of Oscars
First televised Academy Awards ceremony broadcast, won by Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth for Best Picture.
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1958 First everSamuel Alphonsus Stritch is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first U.S. member of the Roman Curia.
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1896 First everEthiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1869 First everThe Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev (pictured) finished his design of the first periodic table.
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- 1896 First ever
Battle of Adwa: An Ethiopian army defeats an outnumbered Italian force, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1893 First everElectrical engineer Nikola Tesla gives the first public demonstration of radio in St. Louis, Missouri.
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2021The GuardianAustralia's summer the wettest in four years amid cooling La NiñaAverage weather temperature across the continent was slightly above average
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2011The GuardianJulian Assange 'Jewish conspiracy' comments spark rowIan Hislop writes in Private Eye that Assange accused him, the Guardian and Index on Censorship, before withdrawing c…
Read on The Guardian →- 1939The New York TimesCRUDE OIL OUTPUT GAINED LAST WEEK
The daily average gross crude oil production in the United States last week was 3,328,850 barrels, compared with 3,32…
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The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa)
Verified Real · year hiddenHusband and Dog Gone; Just Wants Dog Back
Dallas, Tex. (AP)—A woman reported to police that her husband had disappeared with her Chihuahua puppy. 'I don't care if my husband ever comes back,' she explained. 'I just want to find my dog.'
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- 1958 First ever
Samuel Alphonsus Stritch is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first U.S. member of the Roman Curia.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1896 First ever
Ethiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa, ending the First Italo-Ethiopian War.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1869 First ever
The Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev (pictured) finished his design of the first periodic table.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Birth of Frédéric Chopin
Polish composer Frédéric Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola, Poland, child prodigy who became leading virtuoso pianist of Romantic era.
1810Birth
Frederic Chopin born
Frederic Chopin was born. Polish composer.
1983Birth
Lupita Nyong'o born
Lupita Nyong'o was born. Kenyan-Mexican actress.
1994Birth
Justin Bieber born
Justin Bieber was born. Canadian singer.
Died on this day
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Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Suicide
2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Accident
2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Accident
2020Death
Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player, died on this day in 2020. Helicopter crash. Remembered as: Five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers.
Executed
1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 1 March
- Justin BieberCanadian singer (born 1994)Born 1994 · 32 years ago today
- Lupita Nyong'oActress (born 1983)Born 1983 · 43 years ago today
- Frederic ChopinPolish composer and pianist (1810–1849)Born 1810 · 216 years ago today
- Frédéric ChopinPolish composer and pianist (1810–1849)Born 1810 · 216 years ago today
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Rebel WilsonAustralian actress (born 1980)2 March · born 1980
Daniel CraigEnglish actor (born 1968)2 March · born 1968
Dr. SeussAmerican author and cartoonist (1904–1991)2 March · born 1904
Camila CabelloAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1997)3 March · born 1997
Jessica BielAmerican actress (born 1982)3 March · born 1982
Alexander Graham BellInventor of the telephone (1847–1922)3 March · born 1847
Day of Recognition1 March
Zero Discrimination Day
UN day promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all its forms.
Music · No.1 on this day
What was topping the charts
The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 1 March.
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Sporting almanac
Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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