Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Alexander II Assassinated

    Alexander II Assassinated

    March 13, 1881, Tsar Alexander II is assassinated.

  • First Fireside Chat

    First Fireside Chat

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

  • A Rasin in the Sun Published

    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

    Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King

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

  • Sputnik 4

    Sputnik 4

    March 9, 1961, Sputnik 4 was launched.

  • First American Call for Abolition of Slavery

    First American Call for Abolition of Slavery

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

  • “Save Live Broadway”

    “Save Live Broadway”

    March 7, 2003, “Save Live Broadway!”

  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

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

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre.

  • First Female Cabinet Member

    First Female Cabinet Member

    March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins became the first female cabinet member.