03/29/2024
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1898 – Spanish-American War: The United States declares state of war on Spain effective from 21st April.

1901 – New York becomes 1st state requiring automobile license plates ($1)

1914 – US President Woodrow Wilson is persuaded by Argentina, Brazil, and Chile to accept mediation in the conflict with Mexico.

1928 – Buddy, a German Shepherd, becomes 1st guide dog for a US citizen Morris Frank.

1945 – 45 countries convene UN Conference on International Organization in San Francisco.

1947 – Lou Thesz beats Whipper Watson in St. Louis to win National Wrestling Association world heavyweight title.

1952 – American Bowling Congress approves use of an automatic pinsetter.

1954 – Bell labs announces the 1st solar battery made from silicon.  It has about 6% efficiency.

1960 – 1st submerged circumnavigation of Earth completed by USS submarine Triton in 60 days, 21 hours.

1964 – “New Phil Silvers Show” last airs on CBS-TV.

1970 – Freda Payne releases “Band of Gold”

1971 – About 200,000 anti-Vietnam War protesters march on Washington, D.C.

1972 – NFL moves goal posts & adopts sudden-death playoff.

1980 – Announcement of US hostage rescue bungle in Iran.

1985 – For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists)

1993 – NFL Draft: Washington State quarterback Drew Bledsoe first pick by New England Patriots.

1997 – Seattle Mariner Ken Griffey, Jr. hits his 250the HR.

2011 – At least 300 people killed in deadliest tornado outbreak in the Southern United States since the 1974 Super Outbreak.

2019 – Former US Vice President Joe Biden announces his campaign for president via video.

2019 – Microsoft becomes the third US firm to be listed with a market worth of 1 trillion, after Apple and Amazon.

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