Death of W.C. Handy
Composer and musician W.C. Handy died on March 28, 1958, in New York City.
American History
Death of Stephen Decatur
On Mach 22, 1820, Naval hero Stephen Decatur was killed in duel at the hands of a former friend.
Death of General Joseph E. Johnston
U.S. Army and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnson died on March 21, 1891.
Birth of Jim Bridger
Mountain man James Felix Bridger was born on March 17, 1804, in Richmond, Virginia.
Death of Benjamin West
Artist Benjamin West died on March 11, 1820, in London, United Kingdom.
Court Issues Ruling in the Amistad Case
On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final ruling the case of United States v. Schooner Amistad.
America Adopts National Anthem
On March 3, 1931, America officially adopted “The Star Spangled Banner” as its national anthem.
Andrew Johnson Impeached
On February 24, 1868, Andrew Johnson became the first American president to be impeached.
Victory at Guadalcanal
On February 9, 1943, the Allies claimed a major victory and marked the end of the Guadalcanal Campaign.