On this day in history
March 30
American
1981John Hinckley shoots Ronald Reagan outside a Washington hotel; the president survives.
John Hinckley shoots Ronald Reagan outside a Washington hotel; the president survives.
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1867Secretary of State Seward signs the treaty buying Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
Secretary of State Seward signs the treaty buying Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
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1972North Vietnam launches the Easter Offensive, the largest attack of the war.
North Vietnam launches the Easter Offensive, the largest attack of the war.
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World
1856The Treaty of Paris ends the Crimean War, neutralizing the Black Sea and checking Russian power.
The Treaty of Paris ends the Crimean War, neutralizing the Black Sea and checking Russian power.
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