Today in History: March 6, Supreme Court issues Dred Scott decision By The Associated Press Today is Friday, March 6, the 65th day of 2026. There are 300 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 6, 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court, in the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, ruled 7-2 ...
Today in History: March 5, the Boston Massacre By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, March 5, the 64th day of 2026. There are 301 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre took place as British soldiers who had been taunted by a crowd of colonists ...
Today in History: March 4, Abraham Lincoln's final inauguration By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2026. There are 302 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 4, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for a second term. With the end of ...
Today in History: March 3, Rodney King beaten by Los Angeles police By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2026. There are 303 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 3, 1991, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers ...
Today in History: March 2, Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game By The Associated Press Today is Monday, March 2, the 61st day of 2026. There are 304 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New ...
Today in History: February 28, the Waco siege begins By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2026. There are 306 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 28, 1993, a gunbattle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, ...
