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 |
♦ 2004: On Mach 5 lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart was convicted on charges related to insider trading.
♦ 2000: On March 4 the PlayStation 2 launched in Japan, released by Sony in Japan.
♦ 1994: The Supreme Court rules March 7 that parody is fair use of copyrighted material.
♦ 1981: Walter Cronkite anchors his final "CBS Evening News" report on March 6.
♦ 1975: Work begins March 9 on the Alaskan Oil Pipeline.
♦ 1965: On March 7, police attack civil rights marchers in Selma, AL.
♦ 1959: Mattel introduces the "Barbie" doll March 9 at New York's annual Toy Fair.
♦ 1931: "The Star-Spangled Banner" is adopted March 3 as the U.S. national anthem.
♦ 1894: New York issues dog licenses March 8, the first U.S. animal control law.
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