Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY |
u 1994: The Supreme Court rules March 7 that parody is fair use of copyrighted material.
u 1981: Walter Cronkite anchors his final "CBS Evening News" report on March 6.
u 1975: Work begins March 9 on the Alaskan Oil Pipeline.
u 1965: On March 7, police attack civil rights marchers in Selma, AL.
u 1959: Mattel introduces the "Barbie" doll March 9 at New York's annual Toy Fair.
u 1931: "The Star-Spangled Banner" is adopted March 3 as the U.S. national anthem.
u 1894: New York issues dog licenses March 8, the first U.S. animal control law.
u 1770: British troops kill 5 American colonists in the March 5 "Boston Massacre".
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