Today, on the history corner, we take a trip in the realm of flashback and recall some events that marked this day.
March 1, 1562
French Wars of Religion – The Edict of Saint-Germain is signed, granting Huguenots significant rights and freedoms in France.
March 1, 1781
The Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, are ratified by Maryland, the final state to do so.
March 1, 1803
Ohio is admitted as the 17th state of the United States.
March 1, 1864
Rebecca Lee becomes the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
March 1, 1872
The first U.S. national park, Yellowstone National Park, is established by an act of Congress.
March 1, 1932
Charles Lindbergh’s son, Charles Jr., is kidnapped from his home in New Jersey, leading to one of the most highly publicized crimes of the 20th century.
March 1, 1941
World War II – Bulgaria joins the Axis Powers by signing the Tripartite Pact.
March 1, 1954
The United States tests the first hydrogen bomb, code-named Castle Bravo, at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
March 1, 1961
United States President John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps through an executive order.
March 1, 1971
A bomb explodes in the U.S. Capitol building, causing extensive damage but no casualties.
March 1, 1992
Bosnia and Herzegovina declares independence from Yugoslavia, leading to the Bosnian War.
March 1, 1998
Titanic becomes the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
March 1, 2002
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established in The Hague, Netherlands, to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
March 1, 2004
Terry Nichols is found guilty of 161 state murder charges for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
March 1, 2007
Tornadoes strike central Florida, killing 21 people and causing widespread damage.
March 1, 2014
Crimea’s parliament votes to become part of Russia, leading to international condemnation and sanctions against Russia.
March 1, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces that Russia has developed new nuclear weapons capable of bypassing missile defense systems.
March 1, 2019
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully docks with the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight.
March 1, 2020
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported in New York City, marking the beginning of the pandemic’s rapid spread in the United States.
March 1, 2022
The Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, come to a close, concluding two weeks of athletic competition and cultural exchange.
Please note that these are just a few historical events that happened on March 1. History is full of numerous other significant events on this day, ranging from politics and warfare to cultural and scientific milestones.
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