On this day in history
March 3
American
1991Los Angeles police are filmed beating Rodney King, sparking outrage that will explode in riots a year later.
Los Angeles police are filmed beating Rodney King, sparking outrage that will explode in riots a year later.
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1845Florida becomes the 27th state.
Florida becomes the 27th state.
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1923The first issue of Time magazine is published.
The first issue of Time magazine is published.
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1931The Star Spangled Banner becomes the national anthem by act of Congress.
The Star Spangled Banner becomes the national anthem by act of Congress.
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World
1938Oil is struck in commercial quantities in Saudi Arabia at Dammam, changing the world's economy forever.
Oil is struck in commercial quantities in Saudi Arabia at Dammam, changing the world's economy forever.
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1878Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of San Stefano, creating a huge Bulgaria and alarming Europe.
Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of San Stefano, creating a huge Bulgaria and alarming Europe.
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