1562: The French Wars of Religion officially start when 63 Huguenots are murdered in Wassy, France.
1565: Rio de Jeneiro is founded as a city on this day.
1628: According to writs issued in February of 1628, today is the date that all towns must pay a ship tax in England. Previously only seaport towns had to pay a ship tax.
1642: Georgeana, Massachusetts is officially incorporated as a city. This city – which is now known as York, Maine – is considered to be the oldest incorporated city in the U.S.
1692: Tituba, Sara Good and Sara Osborne are brought in front of Salem Village’s local magistrate. This would be the beginning of the Salem Witch Trials.
1781: The Articles of Confederation are adopted by the Continental Congress.
1790: The first census audit in the U.S is authorized.
1793: During the French Revolutionary War, the Battle of Aldenhoven begins.
1815:S President James Madison signs into law Georgetown University’s congressional charter.
1836: Delegates from almost 60 Texas communities meet at a convention convened in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas to debate about becoming independent from Mexico.
1845: The Republic of Texas officially starts on its road to becoming a U.S state when United States President John Tyler signs a bill that allows the U.S to annex it.
1867: Nebraska enters the United States as the 37thS. State. The name of Lancaster, Nebraska is changed to Lincoln and is made the state capital of the state.
1872: Yellowstone National Park is found and becomes the first national park in the entire world.
1881: The Minnesota State Capitol burns to the ground.
1893: The first public demonstration of radio is given by Nikola Tesla in the city of St. Louis, Missouri.
Famous Birthdays on March 1
Polish composer and pianist, Frédéric Chopin is born in 1810.
English architect Augustus Pugin is born in 1812.
English author Jim Crace is born in 1946.
Canadian-American actor and composer, Alan Thicke is born in 1947.
American singer-songwriter, Kesha is born in 1987.
Canadian singer-songwriter, Justin Bieber is born in 1994.
