March 3rd What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1952 U.S.A. Communist Teachers Banned From Public Schools
3rd March, 1952: As part of the paranoia concerning communism and the cold war the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a New York state law that prohibits communists from teaching in public schools.
3rd March, 1952: As part of the paranoia concerning communism and the cold war the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a New York state law that prohibits communists from teaching in public schools.
1908 Canada Tax Collector
3rd March, 1908: It was reported that H.R. Patterson was appointed the new tax collector for Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba, Canada. This title was officially given to Patterson on the evening before it was made known by way of a local Canada newspaper.
3rd March, 1908: It was reported that H.R. Patterson was appointed the new tax collector for Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba, Canada. This title was officially given to Patterson on the evening before it was made known by way of a local Canada newspaper.
1925 U.S.A. Quiet Period For Congress
3rd March, 1925: Normally Congress would have quite a bit to do on the eve of the end of the current session. However, this time around it was different for both the House and the Senate. There was little for these branches of the U.S. government to debate on during this time.
3rd March, 1925: Normally Congress would have quite a bit to do on the eve of the end of the current session. However, this time around it was different for both the House and the Senate. There was little for these branches of the U.S. government to debate on during this time.
1931 U.S.A. The Star-Spangled Banner
3rd March, 1931: After over a century, a poem written by Francis Scott Key was finally established as the U.S. National Anthem. The lyrics of this song were written on September 14, 1814, while Key observed the British invasion of Fort Mc Henry, a war zone located in Maryland, USA. “The Star-Spangled Banner” composition was inspired by a flag that remained standing, even after several hundred bombings occurred.
3rd March, 1931: After over a century, a poem written by Francis Scott Key was finally established as the U.S. National Anthem. The lyrics of this song were written on September 14, 1814, while Key observed the British invasion of Fort Mc Henry, a war zone located in Maryland, USA. “The Star-Spangled Banner” composition was inspired by a flag that remained standing, even after several hundred bombings occurred.
1931 U.S.A. Minnie the Moocher
3rd March, 1931: Cab Calloway makes music history when he records “Minnie the Moocher.” This is the first jazz album to sell one million copies and it continues to be a popular album today.
3rd March, 1931: Cab Calloway makes music history when he records “Minnie the Moocher.” This is the first jazz album to sell one million copies and it continues to be a popular album today.
1933 U.S.A. King Kong
3rd March, 1933: The acclaimed movie "King Kong" premiered in New York featuring Fay Wray
3rd March, 1933: The acclaimed movie "King Kong" premiered in New York featuring Fay Wray
1968 Puerto Rico Oil Tanker
3rd March, 1968: A Liberian registered tanker snapped in two in Puerto Rico creating an oil slick four miles long and a mile wide
3rd March, 1968: A Liberian registered tanker snapped in two in Puerto Rico creating an oil slick four miles long and a mile wide
1962 U.S.A. Nuclear Testing
3rd March, 1962: Russia had considered the United States’ decision to conduct nuclear testing a very aggressive move. Tass, the official Soviet news agency, was reported as having said that the United States was using the concept of nuclear testing as an excuse to carry out aggressive actions. However, Tass also stated U.S. President Kennedy’s promise that all action would be taken to reduce the amount of radioactivity that would enter the earth’s atmosphere. Atmospheric testing was expected to begin on Christmas Island of this same year (in June).
3rd March, 1962: Russia had considered the United States’ decision to conduct nuclear testing a very aggressive move. Tass, the official Soviet news agency, was reported as having said that the United States was using the concept of nuclear testing as an excuse to carry out aggressive actions. However, Tass also stated U.S. President Kennedy’s promise that all action would be taken to reduce the amount of radioactivity that would enter the earth’s atmosphere. Atmospheric testing was expected to begin on Christmas Island of this same year (in June).
1963 U.S.A. Occupational Schools Proposed
3rd March, 1963: R.W. Bend had inspected government facilities and has determined that they do not need current demands. Bend had mentioned that a complete “occupational school” would be needed before all technical school supply needs would be met. An “occupational school” is one that would help prepare students unable to enter a technical college to be able to sharpen their skills before being admitted. R.W. Bend had declared that this type of school would further help those who are not as easily able to cope with a university entrance course.
3rd March, 1963: R.W. Bend had inspected government facilities and has determined that they do not need current demands. Bend had mentioned that a complete “occupational school” would be needed before all technical school supply needs would be met. An “occupational school” is one that would help prepare students unable to enter a technical college to be able to sharpen their skills before being admitted. R.W. Bend had declared that this type of school would further help those who are not as easily able to cope with a university entrance course.
1964 Austria Airplane Crash
3rd March, 1964: A British airplane crashed into Mt. Glungezer, which is located in Austria. Unfortunately, a total of 85 people had lost their lives as they were headed for Innsbruck while vacation traveling. The cause of the crash at this time was not yet determined. There was no immediate sign of technical failure, and the case was thought of to take many months to resolve.
3rd March, 1964: A British airplane crashed into Mt. Glungezer, which is located in Austria. Unfortunately, a total of 85 people had lost their lives as they were headed for Innsbruck while vacation traveling. The cause of the crash at this time was not yet determined. There was no immediate sign of technical failure, and the case was thought of to take many months to resolve.
1966 England Colour Television Announced
3rd March, 1966: The BBC is to begin broadcasting television programmes in colour from next year.
3rd March, 1966: The BBC is to begin broadcasting television programmes in colour from next year.
1972 U.S.A. Interest Rate Increase
3rd March, 1972: On this date in history, it was announced that consumer interest rates could dramatically increase. For instance, buyers as of this date may be required to pay 372 percent interest on a $10.00 loan.
3rd March, 1972: On this date in history, it was announced that consumer interest rates could dramatically increase. For instance, buyers as of this date may be required to pay 372 percent interest on a $10.00 loan.
1974 France Airplane Crash
3rd March, 1974: A Turkish Airlines DC10 crashes near Paris, en route to London, killing all 345 people on board.
3rd March, 1974: A Turkish Airlines DC10 crashes near Paris, en route to London, killing all 345 people on board.
1982 England Barbican Centre
3rd March, 1982: The Queen opens the Barbican Centre the largest arts centre in western Europe covering five-and-a-half acres of Cripplegate, which was destroyed by Nazi bombers in World War II.
3rd March, 1982: The Queen opens the Barbican Centre the largest arts centre in western Europe covering five-and-a-half acres of Cripplegate, which was destroyed by Nazi bombers in World War II.
1985 England Miners Strike
3rd March, 1985 : Miners' leaders vote to end the longest running industrial dispute in Britain History without a peace deal over proposed pit closures.
3rd March, 1985 : Miners' leaders vote to end the longest running industrial dispute in Britain History without a peace deal over proposed pit closures.
1991 U.S.A. Police Brutality Captured On Film
3rd March, 1991: On this day, it was evident that police brutality had occurred in Los Angeles, California in the middle of the night on March 3, 1991. This was proved, as it was recorded on video (although some of the audible sounds were not as noticeable as the actions). Three white police officers had proceeded to beat Rodney King beyond what was necessary to use force to control him. Moreover, these three officers had reported that the bruises, cuts, and/or scrapes they gave King were minor in nature. The beating by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department of Rodney King is captured on Video, the video then appeared on television news which angered many of the public especially those in the African American community who believed the police brutality was racially motivated.
3rd March, 1991: On this day, it was evident that police brutality had occurred in Los Angeles, California in the middle of the night on March 3, 1991. This was proved, as it was recorded on video (although some of the audible sounds were not as noticeable as the actions). Three white police officers had proceeded to beat Rodney King beyond what was necessary to use force to control him. Moreover, these three officers had reported that the bruises, cuts, and/or scrapes they gave King were minor in nature. The beating by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department of Rodney King is captured on Video, the video then appeared on television news which angered many of the public especially those in the African American community who believed the police brutality was racially motivated.
2002 Switzerland Joins United Nations
3rd March, 2002: After about 200 years Switzerland became no longer “Neutral”. They became officially a part of the UN upon voters’ approval.
3rd March, 2002: After about 200 years Switzerland became no longer “Neutral”. They became officially a part of the UN upon voters’ approval.
2005 U.S.A. Steve Fossett
3rd March, 2005 : Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly a plane solo, non-stop around the globe without refuelling. He landed his Virgin GlobalFlyer at 1950 GMT in Salina, Kansas, after a 67-hour journey.
He is currently still missing since 4 September 2007 when contact with the light aircraft he was flying in the Sierra Nevada mountains was lost.
3rd March, 2005 : Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly a plane solo, non-stop around the globe without refuelling. He landed his Virgin GlobalFlyer at 1950 GMT in Salina, Kansas, after a 67-hour journey.
He is currently still missing since 4 September 2007 when contact with the light aircraft he was flying in the Sierra Nevada mountains was lost.
