Formation of Tuskegee Airmen
On March 19, 1941, the War Department ordered the creation of the the 99th Pursuit Squadron, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
This Day in History
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National Gallery of Art Opens
On March 17, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt presided over the opening of the National Gallery of Art.
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Maine Admitted to the Union
On March 15, 1820, Maine became America’s 23rd state.
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Eli Whitney Patents Cotton Gin
On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received the patent for his cotton gin nearly five months after first applying for it.
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Hattie McDaniel’s Academy Award Win
On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
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Death of Apache Warrior Geronimo
After decades of fighting to return to his homeland, Geronimo died on February 17, 1909, never able to realize his wish.
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U.S. Coast Guard Established
On January 28, 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service and United States Life-Saving Service were merged to form the US Coast Guard.
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Founding of El Yunque National Forest
On January 17, 1903, the National Forest Service established Luquillo Forest Reserve (today known as El Yunque National Forest) in Puerto Rico.
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First Homestead Claim is Filed
On January 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman filed the first land claim under the Homestead Act.
