March 14
Happy Birthday, ________! This German scientist was born today in 1879.
Albert Einstein
On this day in 1965, this U.S. President addressed a joint session of Congress urging the passage of voting rights legislation.
Lyndon B. Johnson
On this day in 1802, the United States Military Academy was established, located at ____ _____, New York.
West Point
Happy __ _______'s Day! Today marks the death - not the birth - of this Irish Christian missionary in the year 461.
St. Patrick
On this day in 1852, investors including Henry ____ and William G. _____ joined to launch a shipping and banking company still well-known today.
Wells, Fargo
This day in 2003 marked the initiation of war on this Middle Eastern country by U.S. President George W. Bush.
Iraq
This day in 1852 marks the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's most well known novel, _____ ____ ______.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
On this day in 1958, Perry Como received the first Certified Gold Record for this "stellar" song.
Catch a Falling Star
Beware the Ides of March! On this day in 44 BC, this Roman dictator was stabbed to death in the Roman Senate house.
Julius Caesar
This day in 1850 marks the publication of this classic and scandalous Nathaniel Hawthorne story.
The Scarlet Letter
On this day in 1969, _____ ____ was elected the first female prime minister of Israel.
Golda Meir
Come on and hear! On this day in 1911, Irving Berlin copyrighted this song -- the biggest pop hit of the early 20th century, about "the best band in the land."
Alexander's Ragtime Band
On this day in 1931, Nevada legalized this, soon to become a major component of its economy.
Gambling
This day in 1953 marks the beginning of Nikita ________'s rise to power in the Soviet Union.
Khrushchev
On this day in 1964, Jack Ruby was sentenced to death for the murder of this presidential assassin.
Lee Harvey Oswald
Happy Birthday, Maine! Our state was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state in the year ____.
1820
Happy Birthday to the "Father of the Constitution"! This Federalist Papers author and future president was born today in 1751.
This day in 1901 marks the first major showing of this Dutch painter's expressive and colorful works, eleven years after his death.
Vincent Van Gogh
This day in 1837 marks the birth of this future U.S. President - the only man to be in office for two non-consecutive terms.
Grover Cleveland
On this day in 1957, Elvis Presley put a down payment on this mansion, now a museum.
Graceland
This day in 1854 marks the founding of this major U.S. political party by former members of the Whig Party.
Republican Party
On this day in 1950, the FBI published this list for the first time.
Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
On this day in 1867, this future 7th U.S. President was born.
Andrew Jackson
This day in 1945 marked the end of the U.S.-Japanese fighting on this west Pacific volcanic island.
Iwo Jima
Happy Anniversary! On this day in 1905, Franklin Delano Roosevelt married his wife ________.
Eleanor
This day in 1858 marks the birth of Rudolph Diesel, German engineer and inventor of this.
The Diesel Engine
This day in 1589 marks the birth of this English separatist, who would go on to be Governor of Plymouth colony for 30 years.
William Bradford
This day in 43 BC marks the birth of Metamorphoses poet Publius Ovidius Naso, better known as ____.
Ovid
On this day in 1990, Mikhail ______ was elected president of the Soviet Union.
Gorbachev
This day in 1972 marks the opening of this epic mafia movie starring Marlon Brando.
The Godfather
This day in 1799 marks the birth of English botanist Anna Atkins, the first person to publish a book illustrated with _____________.
Photographs
Following successful strategy by General George Washington, British forces were forced to evacuate this city on March 17, 1776.
Boston
This day in 1860 marks the birth of this three-named American orator and statesman, famous for his participation in the "Scopes Monkey Trial."
William Jennings Bryan
This day in 1811 marks the birth of Napoleon Bonaparte's son, whom he named ____________.
Napoleon Bonaparte II