Breadcrumb Home Today in History Today in History Month January February March April May June July August September October November December « Previous March 1 1781 Next » Rev War | Article The Articles of Confederation became the official ruling document of the United States Learn more about March 1 1781 « Previous March 1 1822 Next » Civil War | Biography Albin Francisco Schoepf, Union Brigadier General during the Civil War, was born Learn more about March 1 1822 « Previous March 2 1894 Next » Civil War | Biography Jubal Early, Confederate Lieutenant General during the Civil War, died Learn more about March 2 1894 « Previous March 3 1779 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Brier Creek Learn more about March 3 1779 « Previous March 3 1931 Next » Article “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes the official U.S. National Anthem Learn more about March 3 1931 « Previous March 4 1789 Next » Rev War | Primary Source Government under the U.S. Constitution begins Learn more about March 4 1789 « Previous March 4 1861 Next » Civil War | Biography Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States Learn more about March 4 1861 « Previous March 5 1770 Next » Rev War | Article Boston Massacre Learn more about March 5 1770 « Previous March 5 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Thompson’s Station Learn more about March 5 1863 « Previous March 6 1820 Next » Article President Monroe signs the Missouri Compromise Learn more about March 6 1820 « Previous March 6 1857 Next » Civil War | Article Supreme Court rules in Dred Scott v. Sandford Learn more about March 6 1857 « Previous March 6 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Pea Ridge, fought from March 6-8, started Learn more about March 6 1862 « Previous March 6 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Natural Bridge Learn more about March 6 1865 « Previous March 7 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Wyse Fork, also known as Second Kinston, fought from March 7 - 10, started Learn more about March 7 1865 « Previous March 8 1782 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Gnadenhutten, also known as the Moravian Massacre Learn more about March 8 1782 « Previous March 8 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Pea Ridge, fought from March 6-8, ended Learn more about March 8 1862 « Previous March 8 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Hampton Roads, fought from March 8-9, started Learn more about March 8 1862 « Previous March 9 1781 Next » Rev War | Battle Siege of Pensacola, which lasted from March 9 to May 10, started Learn more about March 9 1781 « Previous March 9 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Hampton Roads, fought from March 8-9, ended Learn more about March 9 1862 « Previous March 10 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Wyse Fork, also known as Second Kinston, fought from March 7 - 10, ended Learn more about March 10 1865 « Previous March 10 1913 Next » Civil War | Biography Harriet Tubman, Civil War nurse and spy, died Learn more about March 10 1913 « Previous March 11 1820 Next » Article Benjamin West, painter famous for “The Death of Nelson" and “The Death of General Wolfe," died Learn more about March 11 1820 « Previous March 12 1864 Next » Civil War | Article Red River Expedition begins in Louisiana Learn more about March 12 1864 « Previous March 13 1862 Next » Civil War | Primary Source The Act Prohibiting the Return of Slaves is passed by the United States Congress Learn more about March 13 1862 « Previous March 14 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of New Bern Learn more about March 14 1862 « Previous March 14 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort DeRussy Learn more about March 14 1864 « Previous March 15 1781 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Guilford Courthouse Learn more about March 15 1781 « Previous March 15 1783 Next » Rev War | Article Washington addresses the Newburgh Conspiracy and discontent in the Continental Army, Newburgh, NY Learn more about March 15 1783 « Previous March 16 1751 Next » War of 1812 | Biography James Madison, 4th President of the United States, was born Learn more about March 16 1751 « Previous March 16 1802 Next » Article U.S Military Academy established at West Point Learn more about March 16 1802 « Previous March 16 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Averasboro Learn more about March 16 1865 « Previous March 17 1776 Next » Rev War | Battle Siege of Boston, which lasted from April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776, ended Learn more about March 17 1776 « Previous March 17 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Kelly’s Ford Learn more about March 17 1863 « Previous March 18 1766 Next » Rev War | Primary Source Parliament repeals the Stamp Act and passes the Declaratory Act Learn more about March 18 1766 « Previous March 19 0865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Bentonville, fought from March 19-21, started Learn more about March 19 0865 « Previous March 20 1782 Next » Rev War | Biography Lord North resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain Learn more about March 20 1782 « Previous March 20 1852 Next » Civil War | Article “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is published Learn more about March 20 1852 « Previous March 20 1918 Next » Civil War | Biography Lewis A. Grant, Union Brevet Major General during the Civil War, was born Learn more about March 20 1918 « Previous March 21 1861 Next » Civil War | Primary Source Alexander Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy, delivers the Cornerstone Speech Learn more about March 21 1861 « Previous March 21 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Bentonville, fought from March 19-21, ended Learn more about March 21 1865 « Previous March 22 1765 Next » Rev War | Primary Source The Stamp Act of 1765, a tax on paper goods and legal documents, was passed by the British Parliament Learn more about March 22 1765 « Previous March 22 1820 Next » War of 1812 | Biography Stephen Decatur, American Commodore during the War of 1812, died Learn more about March 22 1820 « Previous March 23 1775 Next » Rev War | Biography Patrick Henry delivers his “Liberty or Death” speech in Richmond, VA Learn more about March 23 1775 « Previous March 23 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of First Kernstown Learn more about March 23 1862 « Previous March 24 1757 Next » Rev War | Biography James Wilkinson, Patriot Major General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about March 24 1757 « Previous March 25 1745 Next » Rev War | Biography John Barry, Patriot Commodore during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about March 25 1745 « Previous March 25 1774 Next » Rev War | Primary Source Parliament passes the Boston Port Act in response to the Boston Tea Party Learn more about March 25 1774 « Previous March 25 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stedman Learn more about March 25 1865 « Previous March 26 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Glorieta Pass, fought from March 26-28, started Learn more about March 26 1862 « Previous March 27 1794 Next » Rev War | Article The U.S. Government established a permanent navy and authorized the building of six frigates Learn more about March 27 1794 « Previous March 27 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Battle Battle of Horseshoe Bend Learn more about March 27 1814 « Previous March 27 1865 Next » Civil War | Article Siege of Spanish Fort, which lasted from March 27 to April 9, started Learn more about March 27 1865 « Previous March 28 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Glorieta Pass, fought from March 26-28, ended Learn more about March 28 1862 « Previous March 29 1790 Next » Civil War | Biography John Tyler, 10th President of the United States, was born Learn more about March 29 1790 « Previous March 29 1890 Next » Civil War | Biography Robert H. Milroy, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about March 29 1890 « Previous March 29 1910 Next » Civil War | Biography Thomas Lafayette Rosser, Confederate Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about March 29 1910 « Previous March 30 1775 Next » Rev War | Article King George III endorses New England Restraining Act Learn more about March 30 1775 « Previous March 30 1855 Next » Civil War | Article Violence disrupts first Kansas election Learn more about March 30 1855 « Previous March 31 1774 Next » Rev War | Primary Source The Boston Port Act closes the city’s port in response to the Boston Tea Party Learn more about March 31 1774 « Previous March 31 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Dinwiddie Court House Learn more about March 31 1865 « Previous March 31 1865 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of White Oak Road Learn more about March 31 1865 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rev War | Article The Articles of Confederation became the official ruling document of the United States Learn more about March 1 1781
Civil War | Biography Albin Francisco Schoepf, Union Brigadier General during the Civil War, was born Learn more about March 1 1822
Civil War | Biography Jubal Early, Confederate Lieutenant General during the Civil War, died Learn more about March 2 1894
Article “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes the official U.S. National Anthem Learn more about March 3 1931
Civil War | Biography Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States Learn more about March 4 1861
Civil War | Battle Battle of Wyse Fork, also known as Second Kinston, fought from March 7 - 10, started Learn more about March 7 1865
Rev War | Battle Battle of Gnadenhutten, also known as the Moravian Massacre Learn more about March 8 1782
Civil War | Battle Battle of Hampton Roads, fought from March 8-9, started Learn more about March 8 1862
Rev War | Battle Siege of Pensacola, which lasted from March 9 to May 10, started Learn more about March 9 1781
Civil War | Battle Battle of Hampton Roads, fought from March 8-9, ended Learn more about March 9 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Wyse Fork, also known as Second Kinston, fought from March 7 - 10, ended Learn more about March 10 1865
Article Benjamin West, painter famous for “The Death of Nelson" and “The Death of General Wolfe," died Learn more about March 11 1820
Civil War | Primary Source The Act Prohibiting the Return of Slaves is passed by the United States Congress Learn more about March 13 1862
Rev War | Article Washington addresses the Newburgh Conspiracy and discontent in the Continental Army, Newburgh, NY Learn more about March 15 1783
War of 1812 | Biography James Madison, 4th President of the United States, was born Learn more about March 16 1751
Rev War | Battle Siege of Boston, which lasted from April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776, ended Learn more about March 17 1776
Rev War | Primary Source Parliament repeals the Stamp Act and passes the Declaratory Act Learn more about March 18 1766
Civil War | Battle Battle of Bentonville, fought from March 19-21, started Learn more about March 19 0865
Rev War | Biography Lord North resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain Learn more about March 20 1782
Civil War | Biography Lewis A. Grant, Union Brevet Major General during the Civil War, was born Learn more about March 20 1918
Civil War | Primary Source Alexander Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy, delivers the Cornerstone Speech Learn more about March 21 1861
Civil War | Battle Battle of Bentonville, fought from March 19-21, ended Learn more about March 21 1865
Rev War | Primary Source The Stamp Act of 1765, a tax on paper goods and legal documents, was passed by the British Parliament Learn more about March 22 1765
War of 1812 | Biography Stephen Decatur, American Commodore during the War of 1812, died Learn more about March 22 1820
Rev War | Biography Patrick Henry delivers his “Liberty or Death” speech in Richmond, VA Learn more about March 23 1775
Rev War | Biography James Wilkinson, Patriot Major General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about March 24 1757
Rev War | Biography John Barry, Patriot Commodore during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about March 25 1745
Rev War | Primary Source Parliament passes the Boston Port Act in response to the Boston Tea Party Learn more about March 25 1774
Civil War | Battle Battle of Glorieta Pass, fought from March 26-28, started Learn more about March 26 1862
Rev War | Article The U.S. Government established a permanent navy and authorized the building of six frigates Learn more about March 27 1794
Civil War | Article Siege of Spanish Fort, which lasted from March 27 to April 9, started Learn more about March 27 1865
Civil War | Battle Battle of Glorieta Pass, fought from March 26-28, ended Learn more about March 28 1862
Civil War | Biography John Tyler, 10th President of the United States, was born Learn more about March 29 1790
Civil War | Biography Robert H. Milroy, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about March 29 1890
Civil War | Biography Thomas Lafayette Rosser, Confederate Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about March 29 1910
Rev War | Article King George III endorses New England Restraining Act Learn more about March 30 1775
Rev War | Primary Source The Boston Port Act closes the city’s port in response to the Boston Tea Party Learn more about March 31 1774
