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This Day In History

On this day, March 18th
Hollywood and the world mourns the loss of director Anthony Minghella on this day in 2008 and actress Natasha Richardson one year later.
On this day, March 17th
Two years ago today New York Governor Eliot Spitzer resigns after his involvement in a high-priced prostitution ring is uncovered.
On this day, March 16th
Simon & Garfunkle make Grammy history in 1971 and a major development in the Iran-Contra affair happens on this day in 1988.
On this day, March 15th
Adolf Hitler proclaims The Third Reich in 1933 and an infamous Hollywood marriage begins on this day in 1964.
On this day, March 14th
The body of President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent burial place at Arlington National Cemetery on this day in 1967.
On this day, March 13th
A former U.S. president dies on this day in 1901 and a man shoots and kills 16 children and a teacher before committing suicide in Scotland in 1996.
On this day, March 12th
President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his first "fireside chat" in 1933 and kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart is found alive on this day in 2003.
On this day, March 11th
Janet Reno is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Attorney General, becoming the first female to hold that office, on this day in 1993.
On this day, March 10th
Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful phone call in 1876 and the world loses a Hollywood legend on this day in 1998.
On this day, March 9th
American B-29 bombers attack Tokyo in 1945 and a controversy causes CBS to cancel The Smothers Brothers Show on this day in 1969.



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