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March 23rd: The First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia Starts

March 23, 2023
The First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia, fought on March 23, 1862, marked the beginning of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s famous Shenandoah Valley Campaign during the American Civil War. The battle was a significant event as it demonstrated Jackson’s aggressive tactics and strategic maneuvering, which would become hallmarks of his…

March 21st: The Los Angeles Rams Sign Kenny Washington

March 21, 2023
On March 21, 1946, the Los Angeles Rams signed Kenny Washington, making him the first African American player to sign a contract with a National Football League (NFL) team since 1933. The signing of Washington marked the end of the NFL’s unofficial ban on black players that had lasted for…
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