T he Guide • 3 - 5 - 2 5 March in History The month of March is lled with a rich tapestry of historical events that have shaped the world as we know it. These events range from political milestones and social movements to tragic assassinations and environmental disasters. These events, both positive and negative, remind us of the complexities of human history and the importance of learning from the past. • March 1, 1845: The US Congress passes a joint resolution oering annexation to the Republic of Texas. This move sparks controversy and contributes to tensions leading up to the Mexican-American War. • March 4, 1789: In NY City, George Washington takes the oath of oce as the rst President of the United States. • March 8, 1910: International Women’s Day is rst observed, growing out of the labor and surage movements and becoming a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. • March 12, 1938: Nazi Germany annexes Austria in the Anschluss, a move that violates the Treaty of Versailles and marks a signi cant step towards World War II. • March 14, 1942: Anne Miller, a nurse from Connecticut, becomes the rst known person to have her life saved by penicillin. • March 15, 44 BC: Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, is assassinated by a group of senators led by Brutus and Cassius, plunging Rome into civil war. • March 17, 455: Petronius Maximus becomes Roman Emperor, only to be killed by a mob 45 days later. • March 21, 1965: Civil rights leader and Black nationalist Malcom X is assassinated while giving a speech in Harlem, New York City. • March 24, 1989: The Exxon Valdez oil tanker runs aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling millions of gallons of crude oil and causing a devastating environmental disaster. • March 25, 1821: Greece declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire, beginning the Greek War of Independence. • March 30, 1853: The US purchases a large swathe of land from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase, nalizing the southern border of the continental US and facilitating a southern transcontinental railroad route. • March 31, 1995: Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is shot and killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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