Page 4: Historical Events In March - 04

1849  US had no president, Polks term ends on a Sunday, Taylor couldn't be sworn-in, Sen David Atchison (pres pro tem) term ended Mar 3rd.   

1851  Michael Henkel, composer, dies at 70   

1852  Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer and playwright, dies at 43   

1853  Pope Pius IX recovers Catholic hierarchy in Netherlands   

1853  William Rufus de Vane King (D) sworn in as 13th US Vice President.   

1861  Abraham Lincoln is recorded as becoming the 16th President of the United States.   

1861  Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as US President.   

1861  Confederate States adopt "Stars and Bars" flag.   

1861  Lincoln inaugurated as 16th President; inaugural time US has 5 former Presidents living   

1861  President Lincoln opens Government Printing Office.   

1862  Robert Emden, Swiss geo/astro physics (Emden-polytroop).   

1863  Battle of Thompson's Station, Tennessee.   

1863  Territory of Idaho established   

1863  Battle of Thompson's Station, TN   

1864  Thomas Starr King, Unitarian clergyman (Christianity and Humanity), dies.   

1865  Confederate congress approves final design of "official flag"   

1865  President Lincoln inaugurated for his 2nd term as President.   

1866  Alexander Campbell, Irish/US founder Disciples of Christ, dies at 77   

1868  Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) chartered in Toronto.   

1869  Ulysses Grant inaugurated as 18th President   

1873  New York Daily Graphic, inaugural illustrated daily newspaper in US, published.   

1875  Alberto Vaccari, Italian jesuit/old testament scholar/interpreter   

1876  US Congress decides to impeach Minister of War Belknap.   

1876  Alfred Holmes, composer, dies at 38   

1877  Tsjaikovski's incomplete ballet "Zwanenmeer," premieres in Moscow.   

1877  Alexander Fyodorovich Gedike, composer   

1877  Hendrik E van Rijgersma, Dutch governor (St Maarten), dies at 42.   

1879  Bernhard Kellermann, writer.   

1880  In this year, New York Daily Graphic publishes inaugural half-tone engraving, by S H Horgan.   

1880  In this year, NY Daily Graphic publishes 1st half-tone engraving, by S H Horgan   

1881  California is recorded as becoming inaugural state to pass plant quarantine legislation.   

1881  Holmes and Watson begin "A Study in Scarlet", inaugural case together   

1881  James A Garfield inaugurated as 20th President.   

1881  South African President Kruger accepts ceasefire.   

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1188  Blanche of castile: Wife of louis viii of france   

1394  Henry the navigator: Prince/sponsors portuguese voyages of discovery   

1492  Francesco de layolle: Composer   

1610  William dobson: English portraitist and painter   

1651  John baron somers: (whig), william iii's chief minister (1696-1700)   

1665  Philip christoph von königsmarck: Swedish soldier   

1678  Antonio vivaldi: Venice, baroque violin virtuoso/composer (4 seasons)   

1702  Jack sheppard: English burglar and escapee   

0251  Pope lucius i: Pope lucius i   

0480  Saint landry: Bishop of sées   

1172  Death of Stephan iii: King of hungary (1162-72),   

1193  Saladin: Kurdish sultan (b. 1137)   

1238  Death of Joan of england: Queen consort of scotland, wife of alexander ii (b. 1210)   

1303  Daniel of moscow: Russian saint, grand prince of muscovy (b. 1261)   

1484  Death of Kazimierz: The saint, polish ruler/saint,   

1496  Sigismund of austria: Sigismund of austria (b. 1427)