You can check here and there. This is what stood out to me:
1558–Smoking tobacco was introduced in Europe by Francisco Fernandes.
1770–British troops taunted by a crowd of colonists fired on an unruly mob in Boston and killed five citizens in what came to be known as the Boston Massacre.
1868–The Senate was organized into a court of impeachment to decide charges against President Andrew Johnson, who was later acquitted.
1946–Winston Churchill appeared as Pres. Truman’s guest at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. and delivered his ”Sinews Of Peace” speech later known as the “Iron Curtain Speech:”
1956–US court victory for black students–The United States Supreme Court upholds a ban on racial segregation in state schools, colleges and universities.
What stood out to you–KSH?
Today in History: March 5
You can check here and there. This is what stood out to me:
What stood out to you–KSH?