CoM Moderators Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1862 - Confederate ironclad "Merrimack" launched1896 - Volunteers of America forms (NYC)1917 - US Senate introduces the Cloture Rule, requiring a two-thirds majority to end debate, at the urging of Woodrow Wilson1973 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site1973 - Paul and Linda McCartney are fined £100 for growing cannabis1974 - Charles de Gaulle Airport opens in Paris, France1975 - Royal Canadian Mint announces branch opening in Winnipeg, Manitoba1977 - Henry L Marsh III elected mayor of Richmond, Virginia1986 - Japanese probe Suisei passes Halley's Comet at 109,800 km2018 - 5 million Spanish women mark International Women's Day by striking over gender inequality and sexual discrimination More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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