First Blood Bank in USA
March 15, 1937. The first blood bank opened in the United States of America.
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Cotton Gin Patented
March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for the cotton gin.
First Fireside Chat
March 12, 1933, FDR delivers his first fireside chat.
A Rasin in the Sun Published
March 11, 1959, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry was published and premiered on Broadway.
Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King
March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pled guilty to assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
First American Call for Abolition of Slavery
March 8, 1775, the first pamphlet in America to call for the abolition of slavery was published.
Dred Scott Decision
March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.
Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre.
First Female Cabinet Member
March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins became the first female cabinet member.
Star Spangled Banner Adopted
March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the national anthem of America.