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The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia - March 30th, 1867 Mar 30, 2022

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On this day in 1867, after a long night of negotiations, the United States made a deal to purchase Alaska from Russia.

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Chinese farmers happen upon the Terracotta Army while digging a well - March 29th, 1974 Mar 29, 2022

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On this day in 1974, seven local farmers unearthed a host of ancient artifacts while digging a well near Xi'an, China.

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Swedish author Astrid Lindgren sprains her ankle and begins writing Pippi Longstocking - March 28th, 1944 Mar 28, 2022

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On this day in 1944, finding herself bedridden after slipping on ice, Astrid Lindgren began writing the beloved children’s classic Pippi Longstocking.

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Billboard magazine introduces the "Hillbilly Hits" music chart - March 25th, 1939 Mar 25, 2022

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On this day in 1939, Billboard magazine began publishing its first country music chart under the title “Hillbilly Hits.”

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Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912 Mar 24, 2022

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On this day in 1912, civil rights leader Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Virginia.

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John William Draper reveals the first detailed photos of the moon - March 23rd, 1840 Mar 23, 2022

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On this day in 1840, amateur photographer John William Draper reported his success in taking detailed images of the Moon.

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A garbage barge sets sail on a five-month journey in search of a place to unload - March 22nd, 1987 Mar 22, 2022

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On this day in 1987, a barge carrying nearly seven million pounds of trash set sail from Islip, New York, and spent the next five months looking for somewhere to dump it.

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A fire destroys almost the entire city of New Orleans - March 21st, 1788 Mar 21, 2022

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On this day in 1788, a fire sparked in the home of a Spanish military treasurer consumed roughly eighty percent of the city of New Orleans.

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The Tri-State tornado outbreak wreaks havoc in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana - March 18th, 1925 Mar 18, 2022

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On this day in 1925, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history claimed the lives of 695 people.

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New York City holds its first St. Patrick's Day parade - March 17th, 1762 Mar 17, 2022

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On this day in 1762, one of New York City’s oldest traditions began when the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in lower Manhattan.

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