The War in Iraq Begins
On this day in US history, the United States, along with a coalition of forces mainly from the UK, initiated the war in Iraq on March 19, 2003. President Bush…
“Tri-State Tornado” becomes Deadliest in US History
On this day in US history, the worst tornado to ever blow through the country became the deadliest on March 18, 1925. Rolling through Missouri, Indiana, and southern Illinois, 695…
British Evacuate Boston
On this day in US history, British forces were forced to evacuate Boston after eight years of occupation on March 17, 1776. Due to the successful placement of fortifications and…
US Military Academy Established
On this day in US history, the United States Military Academy was founded by Congress with the intention of training and educating young men in military science on March 16,…
Reedsville Wins WIAA Basketball Tournament
This week in Wisconsin history, Reedsville High School, with an enrollment of only 87 students, won the WIAA state basketball tournament on March 16, 1946. With a population of just…
US Army launches K-9 Corps
On this day in US history, the US Army started training dogs for their new War Dog Program on March 13, 1942. Once established, well over a million dogs served…
Dane County Becomes Recognized
This week in Wisconsin history, the Territorial Legislature passed an act officially recognizing Dane County on March 11, 1839. They would later call for an election of county officers on…
Dane County Becomes Organized
This week in Wisconsin history, the Territorial Legislature passed an act officially recognizing Dane County on March 11, 1839. They would later call for an election of county officers on…
Congress Establishes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
On this day in US history, Congress established the US Army Corps of Engineers to help plan, develop, and construct facilities for the US Army on March 11, 1779. They…
The Battle of the Alamo comes to an end
On this day in US history, the Battle of the Alamo came to a brutal end after 13 days of fighting on March 6, 1836. Roughly 200 Texans died while…