On This Day
On this day: March 13
March 13, 1781 – The Battle of Guilford Courthouse On March 13, 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place in Greensboro, North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. British forces, led by General Charles Cornwallis, clashed with American troops commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Despite suffering heavy casualties, the Americans were able to force…
On this day: March 12
March 12 is a significant date in history, with many important events taking place on this day throughout the years. Let’s take a look at some of the key moments that have occurred on March 12. March 12, 1912: Girl Scouts of America Founded On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts…
On this day: March 11
March 11 has been a significant day throughout history, with various events that have shaped the world we live in today. From political milestones to scientific discoveries, March 11 is a day to remember. Let’s take a look at some of the key events that have occurred on this day. 1818: Frankenstein is Published On…
On this day: March 10
March 10 has been a significant date in history with various events and milestones taking place on this day throughout the years. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable events that happened on March 10. 1776 – The Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge On March 10, 1776, the Battle of Moore’s Creek…
On this day: March 9
March 9, 1916 – Pancho Villa Raid On March 9, 1916, Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa led a raid on the town of Columbus, New Mexico. Villa and his men crossed the border from Mexico and attacked the town, killing several people and causing widespread destruction. The raid prompted the United States to send troops into…
On this day: March 8
March 8 is a date that has seen many significant events throughout history. From political milestones to scientific breakthroughs, this day has been witness to a wide range of important moments. Let’s take a look at some of the key events that have taken place on March 8. 1844: King Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is…
On this day: March 7
March 7 is a day filled with historical events that have shaped the world we live in today. From significant battles to groundbreaking inventions, this date has seen it all. Let’s take a look back at some of the most notable events that happened on March 7 throughout history. 1849: The California Gold Rush Begins…
On this day: March 6
1869 – Dmitri Mendeleev presents the first periodic table On March 6, 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented the first version of the periodic table of elements to the Russian Chemical Society. Mendeleev’s table, which arranged the elements in order of increasing atomic weight and grouped them according to their chemical properties, revolutionized the field…
On this day: March 5
March 5 is a day filled with historical events that have shaped the world we live in today. From important political decisions to scientific breakthroughs, this date has seen a wide range of significant moments throughout history. Let’s take a look at some of the key events that have occurred on March 5. 1770: The…
On this day: March 4
March 4 has been a significant day throughout history, with several notable events taking place on this date. From political milestones to cultural celebrations, March 4 has seen its fair share of important moments. Let’s take a look at some of the key events that have occurred on this day. 1801: Thomas Jefferson Inaugurated as…