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This Day in History: March 17th

Here are 10 significant things that happened on March 17th throughout history: 1860 – The First Taranaki War begins in New Zealand between Māori and British colonial forces. 180 – Marcus Aurelius dies, ending the Pax Romana. 461 – Bishop Patrick (St. Patrick) died in Ireland. 1762 – The first St. Patrick’s Day parade isContinue reading “This Day in History: March 17th”

This Day in History: March 13th

Here are ten significant events that have occurred on this day in history: 624 – Battle of Badr: Muslims under Prophet Muhammad defeat the Meccans, marking the first major battle in Islam. 1781 – William Herschel discovers Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun. 1865 – American Civil War: Union forces under General William T.Continue reading “This Day in History: March 13th”