The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic structures in the world, was completed in 1889 as the centerpiece…
30 March 1842
Ether anesthesia is used for the first time, in an operation by the American surgeon Dr. Crawford Long. Ether anesthesia, one of the earliest forms…
29 March 1961
The Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, allowing residents of Washington, D.C., to vote in presidential elections. The Twenty-third Amendment to the…
28 March 1854
Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia. The Crimean War (1853–1856) was a major conflict primarily between the Russian Empire and an alliance…
27 March 1915
Typhoid Mary, the first healthy carrier of disease ever identified in the United States, is put in quarantine for the second time, where she would…
26 March 1830
The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York. The Book of Mormon is a foundational religious text of the Church of Jesus Christ…
25 March 1306
Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scots (Scotland). Robert the Bruce was a pivotal figure in Scottish history, best known for leading Scotland during the…
24 March 1882
Robert Koch announces the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis Robert Koch was a pioneering German physician and microbiologist who played a…
23 March 2010
The Affordable Care Act becomes law in the United States. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as “Obamacare,” is a comprehensive healthcare reform…
22 March 1894
The Stanley Cup ice hockey competition is held for the first time, in Montreal, Canada. The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in professional ice…