Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Cotton Gin Patented

    Cotton Gin Patented

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for the cotton gin.

  • Alexander II Assassinated

    Alexander II Assassinated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 13, 1881, Tsar Alexander II is assassinated.

  • First Fireside Chat

    First Fireside Chat

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 12, 1933, FDR delivers his first fireside chat.

  • A Rasin in the Sun Published

    A Rasin in the Sun Published

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 11, 1959, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry was published and premiered on Broadway.

  • Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King

    Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pled guilty to assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Sputnik 4

    Sputnik 4

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 9, 1961, Sputnik 4 was launched.

  • First American Call for Abolition of Slavery

    First American Call for Abolition of Slavery

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 8, 1775, the first pamphlet in America to call for the abolition of slavery was published.

  • “Save Live Broadway”

    “Save Live Broadway”

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 7, 2003, “Save Live Broadway!”

  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre.