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 |
♦ 2007: The first "Forever Stamp" is unveiled March 26 by the U.S. Postal Service.
♦ 1998: On March 27 “Titanic”—directed by James Cameron—continued its historic box office run, becoming the first film ever to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
♦ 1994: the 67th Academy Awards took place, with “Schindler’s List” taking home Best Picture—an unforgettable cinematic moment on March 27.
♦ 1983: On March 29, Erno Rubik receives a patent for his "Magic Cube" puzzle.
♦ 1979: Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear reactor partially melts down March 28.
♦ 1965: On March 25, Martin Luther King leads 25,000 protestors to Montgomery, AL.
♦ 1955: Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" debuts March 24 on Broadway.
♦ 1953: On March 26, Dr. Jonas Salk announces a new vaccine for the polio virus.
♦ 1943: On March 29, the U.S. begins meat, butter, and cheese rationing for the war effort.
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