The first Book of the Month Club selection is published - March 10th, 1926
On this day in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s debut novel, Lolly Willowes, was published by Viking Press.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Parthenon is consecrated in Athens - March 9th, 432 BC
On this day in 432 BC, the newly-completed Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Lonely Hearts Killers are executed - March 8th, 1951
On this day in 1951, a serial killer couple known as the Lonely Hearts Killers were put to death at Sing Sing Prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Writers Guild of America goes on strike - March 7th, 1988
On this day in 1988, the Writers Guild of America began one of the longest union strikes in Hollywood history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Maalis 202310min
The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster - March 6th, 1987
On this day in 1987, the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsized shortly after leaving the Zeebrugge harbor in Belgium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Maalis 202310min
Anne Sullivan begins teaching Helen Keller - March 3rd, 1887
On this day in 1887, American teacher Anne Sullivan was introduced to her star pupil, Helen Keller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pennsylvania ends its ban on theatrical performances - March 2nd, 1789
On this day in 1789, the Pennsylvania legislature lifted a decade-long ban on live theater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Winthrop records the earliest known UFO sighting in America - March 1st, 1639
On this day in 1639, Governor John Winthrop documented a report of unidentified flying objects in the sky above Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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