Monthly Archives: March 2021

James A. Garfield inaugurated as 20th president of the United States, Chester A. Arthur as 20th VP 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1881)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'James A. Garfield's Final Address (Full Audiobook)'

(Friday, March 4, 1881, approximately noon local time) — Former U.S. Representative James A. Garfield, 49, of Ohio was inaugurated today as the 20th president of the United States at the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Morrison Waite administering the oath of office.
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Abraham Lincoln inaugurated as 16th president of the United States, Hannibal Hamlin as 15th VP 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1861)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Abraham Lincoln 1st Inaugural Address - Hear and Read the Full Text'

(Monday, March 4, 1861, shortly after 1:00 p.m. local time) — Former Representative Abraham Lincoln, 52, of Illinois was inaugurated today as the 16th president of the United States at the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administering the oath of office.
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William Henry Harrison inaugurated as ninth president of the United States, John Tyler as tenth VP 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1841)

1840s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'William Henry Harrison's Farewell Address (Full Audiobook)'

(Thursday, March 4, 1841, approximately noon local time) — Former U.S. Senator William Henry Harrison of Ohio was inaugurated today as the ninth president of the United States at the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administering the oath of office.
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Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr marks first peaceful transfer of U.S. presidential power between political opponents 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1801)

1800s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Thomas Jefferson - First Inauguration Address - March 4, 1801'

(Wednesday, March 4, 1801, approximately noon local time) — Vice President Thomas Jefferson, 57, was inaugurated today as the third president of the United States in the Senate chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice John Marshall administering the oath of office.
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Vermont admitted to United States as 14th state 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1791)

1790s


Video: 'Vermont: A Tour of the 50 States [14]'

(Friday, March 4, 1791) — Vermont, a northeastern state in the New England region of the United States, joined the federal Union today as the fourteenth state, becoming the first state to enter the Union after the original thirteen colonies.
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‘If (They Made Me a King)’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1951)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, March 3, 1951) — “If (They Made Me a King)” by Perry Como peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Mar. 3/17/24/31, Apr. 7/14, 1951).
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Amateur video captures severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by four LAPD officers 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1991)

1990s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: '3/7/91: Video of Rodney King Beaten by Police Released'

(Sunday, March 3, 1991, 12:30 a.m. PST) — Four Los Angeles Police Department officers were captured on amateur video early this morning savagely beating black motorist Rodney King after a pursuit through the streets of Los Angeles.
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‘Wicked Game’ by Chris Isaak peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1991)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, March 2, 1991) — “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Continental Congress declares Articles of Confederation to be in force 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1781)

1780s, American Revolutionary War


Video: 'What Were the Articles of Confederation? | History'

(Thursday, March 1, 1781, noon local time; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution, came into force today after being ratified by all 13 states.
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President Kennedy signs executive order establishing Peace Corps 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1961)

1960s


Video: '3/1/61: JFK Establishes the Peace Corps'

(Wednesday, March 1, 1961, news conference held at 10:00-10:29 a.m. EST) — President John F. Kennedy Kennedy issued an executive order today creating a Peace Corps, an independent agency and volunteer program run by the United States Government providing international social and economic development assistance.
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