On this day in history, March 20: Einstein publishes relativity, Kmart begins as a dime store, and the first U.S. aircraft carrier is commissioned. (READ MORE)
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March 19, 1925: The Day Michigan Made Fishing Require a License
In 1925, Michigan made it illegal to fish without a license — sparking backlash and changing conservation forever.
March 19 in History: First U.S. Bank Robbery, Daylight Saving Time Approved, and Elvis Buys Graceland
On this day in history, March 19: the first U.S. bank robbery is reported, Congress approves Daylight Saving Time, and Elvis Presley buys Graceland. (READ MORE)
March 18 in History: American Express Founded, Electric Razor Introduced, and the Largest Art Heist in History
On this day in history, March 18: American Express is founded, the first electric razor is marketed, and the largest art robbery in history occurs at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. (READ MORE)
March 17 in History: First St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Empire State Building Construction, and Nevada Legalizes Gambling
On this day in history, March 17: the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in America takes place, construction begins on the Empire State Building, and Nevada legalizes gambling. (READ MORE)
March 16 in History: Lansing becomes Michigan’s capital, first liquid-fuel rocket launched & Dow Jones crossed 10,000 mark for the first time
On this day in history, March 16: Lansing becomes Michigan’s state capital, Robert H. Goddard launches the first liquid-fuel rocket, and the Dow Jones crosses the 10,000 mark for the first time. (READ MORE)
March 15 in History: Julius Caesar Assassinated, Columbus Returns & Michigan Creates First University Tax
Discover what happened on March 15 in history, including the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, Christopher Columbus returning to Spain, and Michigan becoming the first state to tax property to support a university. (READ MORE)