This Day in History

March 21st in History

Civil rights marchers finally leave Selma, Alcatraz closes, the NFL is desegregated, and the first rock concert takes place. It's the birthday of Rosie O'Donnel, Timothy Dalton, and Julio Gallo; Pocahontas and Pinetop Perkins died, as did Archbishop Ussher, who calculated that creation took place Sunday, October 23, 4004 BCE. Happy World Puppetry Day!

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Quote of the Day

"Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace."

Benito Juárez, Mexican president born March 21, 1860