Jack Ruby is convicted of killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assumed assassin of John F. Kennedy. Jack Ruby, born Jacob Leon Rubenstein in 1911, was…
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13 March 1781
William Herschel discovers Uranus. In 1781, astronomer William Herschel made a groundbreaking discovery that would expand our understanding of the solar system—he identified Uranus, the…
12 March 1912
The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in the United States. The Girl Guides is a global youth organization…
11 March 1702
The Daily Courant, England’s first national daily newspaper, is published for the first time. The Daily Courant was the first regular daily newspaper published in…
10 March 1977
Astronomers discover the rings of Uranus. The rings of Uranus are a fascinating and unique feature of the planet, distinct from the more famous rings…
9 March 1776
The Wealth of Nations by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is published. Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations (1776) is a foundational work in…
8 March 1950
The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 “Bus” begins production. The Volkswagen Type 2, affectionately known as the “Bus,” “Microbus,” or “Kombi,” is one of the most…
7 March 1876
Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the “telephone”. Alexander Graham Bell (1847–1922) was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and educator…
6 March 1323
Treaty of Paris of 1323 is signed. The Treaty of Paris (1323) was a peace agreement between the Kingdom of France and the Count of…
5 March 1616
Nicolaus Copernicus’s book On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres is added to the Index of Forbidden Books 73 years after it was first published….