On this day in history
March 2
American
1836Texas declares independence from Mexico at Washington on the Brazos.
Texas declares independence from Mexico at Washington on the Brazos.
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1877The electoral commission awards the disputed presidency to Rutherford Hayes, ending Reconstruction in the Comp…
The electoral commission awards the disputed presidency to Rutherford Hayes, ending Reconstruction in the Compromise of 1877.
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1962Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single NBA game, a record that still stands.
Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single NBA game, a record that still stands.
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1917Puerto Ricans are granted United States citizenship by the Jones Act.
Puerto Ricans are granted United States citizenship by the Jones Act.
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World
1939Cardinal Pacelli is elected Pope Pius XII on his 63rd birthday.
Cardinal Pacelli is elected Pope Pius XII on his 63rd birthday.
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1956Morocco regains independence from France.
Morocco regains independence from France.
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