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March 11th: The Great Blizzard of 1888 Begins

March 10, 2023
The Great Blizzard of 1888 was one of the worst snowstorms in the history of the United States. It began on March 11, 1888, and affected the eastern seaboard of the country, including New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The blizzard lasted for three days and brought heavy snowfall, strong winds,…

March 9th: Siege of Veracruz Begins

March 9, 2023
The Siege of Veracruz was a pivotal battle in the Mexican-American War, fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. On March 9, 1847, General Winfield Scott launched the first large-scale amphibious assault in U.S. history on the city of Veracruz, a key Mexican port on the…

March 7th: Attack on Civil Rights Protesters in Selma, Alabama

March 7, 2023
The attack on civil rights protesters in Selma, Alabama occurred on March 7, 1965, and is now known as “Bloody Sunday.” The incident took place during the height of the civil rights movement, when African Americans were fighting for the right to vote. The march was organized by civil rights…
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