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…
21 March 1804
Code Napoléon is adopted as French civil law. The Napoleonic Code, officially known as the Code Civil des Français, was enacted in 1804 under the…
20 March 1760
The Great Boston Fire of 1760 destroys 349 buildings. The Great Boston Fire of 1760 was a devastating blaze that tore through the city on…
19 March 1932
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened The Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, is a massive steel arch bridge that spans Sydney…
18 March 1959
The Hawaii Admission Act is signed into law. The Hawaii Admission Act, signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 18, 1959, officially…