14 March 1900 March 13, 2013 Author: Staff The Gold Standard Act is ratified which places United States currency on the gold standard. Famous Words of Inspiration..."There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved: It is God's finger on man's shoulder." Charles Morgan — Click here for more from Charles Morgan Related posts: 28 March 1990 23 March 1983 14 March 1978 Categories: History Tags: 14 March, 1900