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March 30th: Alaska Is Purchased From Russia

March 30, 2023
On March 30, 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Russia had originally attempted to sell the territory to the United States in 1859, but the offer was declined due to concerns about the value of the land and the potential difficulty of defending it. However,…

March 26th: The United States Army’s Launch of Explorer 3

March 24, 2023
On March 26, 1958, the United States Army launched the Explorer 3 satellite into orbit, marking a significant milestone in the country’s burgeoning space program. Explorer 3 was the third American satellite to be sent into space and the second successful mission in the Explorer series. This satellite played an…

March 25th: Capitol Hill Massacre Happens

March 24, 2023
On March 25, 2006, a gunman killed six people and injured two others at a party in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, in what became known as the Capitol Hill massacre. The shooter, 28-year-old Kyle Aaron Huff, arrived at the party armed with two pistols and a shotgun, and opened fire…
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