Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924 approved - March 20, 1924
On this day in 1924, the Virginia Sterilization Act, allowing the sterilization of people in state institutions, was approved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Mar 20206min
Sagrada Família construction began - March 19, 1882
On this day in 1882, the cornerstone of the Sagrada Família was laid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Mar 20204min
First spacewalk - March 18, 1965
On this day in 1965, cosmonaut Alexey Leonov completed the first spacewalk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mar 20204min
Phone call in Dugway Sheep Incident - March 17, 1968
On this day in 1968, the chief of the ecology and epidemiology branch of Dugway Proving Ground got a call saying thousands of sheep were found dead in the Skull Valley area of Utah. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Mar 20204min
Gustav III shot - March 16, 1792
On this day in 1792, Gustav III of Sweden was shot by a conspirator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Mar 20204min
Ogaden War ended - March 15, 1978
On this day in 1978, the last of significant unit of Somali troops withdrew from Ogaden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Mar 20204min
Gold Standard Act signed - March 14, 1900
On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, making gold the sole standard for redeeming paper money. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Mar 20204min
Fall of Nojpetén - March 13, 1697
On this day in 1697, the Mayan city of Nojpetén fell to Spanish troops. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Mar 20204min
