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 2014: The Supreme Court strikes down limits on political contributions April 2.
u 1985: On April 3, the NCAA adopts a shot clock for men's college basketball.
u 1981: President Ronald Reagan is shot during a March 31 assassination attempt.
u 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated April 4 in Memphis, TN.
u 1959: The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, flees Tibet for India March 31.
u 1918: On March 31, the U.S. first observes Daylight Saving Time.
u 1877: The first White House Easter Egg Roll is held April 2.
u 1863: The U.S. enacts its first wartime military draft on April 1.
u1860: The Pony Express begins mail service between St. Louis and Sacramento April 3.
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