What Happened in America Today?
March 6, 2023
On March 6, 1945, American troops captured the city of Cologne in western Germany. This was a significant victory for the Allied forces, as Cologne was a major industrial and transportation hub, and its capture paved the way for further advances into Germany. The capture of Cologne came after intense…
March 4th: The City of Chicago is Incorporated
March 3, 2023
The city of Chicago, located in the state of Illinois, was officially incorporated on March 4th, 1837. Before this date, Chicago was a small settlement located on the shores of Lake Michigan. The area had been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years before European explorers arrived…
March 3rd: Begins the Raid of Nassau
March 3, 2023
The American Revolutionary War was a significant event in the history of the United States, marking the country’s struggle for independence from Great Britain. One of the notable moments in this war was the first amphibious landing of the United States Marine Corps, which began the Raid of Nassau in…
March 2nd: The U.S. Congress Passes The Platt Amendment Limiting The Autonomy of Cuba
March 2, 2023
In 1898, the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American War and gained control of Cuba. The U.S. military occupation of Cuba lasted until 1902, when Cuba became nominally independent. However, the U.S. government continued to exert significant influence over the island nation, both economically and politically. In 1901, the…
March 1st: American Airlines Flight 1 Crashes Into Jamaica Bay in New York
March 1, 2023
On March 1, 1962, American Airlines Flight 1 crashed into Jamaica Bay, New York, killing 95 people onboard. The flight, which was en route from New York to Los Angeles, had just taken off from John F. Kennedy International Airport when the tragedy occurred. The cause of the crash was…