5 History Lessons + 4 Births & 3 Deaths for March 1, 2025
Today’s History:
- 1781 – The Continental Congress officially adopts the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States.
- 1872 – President Ulysses S. Grant signs the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, establishing the world’s first national park.
- 1932 – Charles Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, is kidnapped from the family home in New Jersey.
- 1961 – President John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps by executive order.
- 1995 – Internet company Yahoo! is incorporated.
Today’s Birthdays:
- 1944 – Roger Daltrey, English singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of The Who (81).
- 1961 – Ron Howard, American actor and filmmaker known for “Happy Days” and “A Beautiful Mind” (64).
- 1974 – Javier Bardem, Spanish actor recognized for roles in “No Country for Old Men” and “Skyfall” (51).
- 1994 – Justin Bieber, Canadian singer-songwriter famous for hits like “Baby” and “Sorry” (31).
Today’s Deaths:
- 1980 – Dixie Dean, English footballer renowned for his goal-scoring records (age 73).
- 1983 – Arthur Koestler, Hungarian-English author known for “Darkness at Noon” (age 77).
- 2014 – Alain Resnais, French director celebrated for films like “Hiroshima mon amour” (age 91).
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