This is what happened today in Providential History,
In 1793 Sam Houston is born.
In 1836 The Republic of Texas declares Independence from Mexico.
In 1855 Alexander II becomes Tsar of Russia.
In 1882 Queen Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt at Windsor.
In 1896 Ethiopia defeats Italy in the battle of Adwa This was the first African victory over a European power.
In 1941 German Troops arrive in Bulgaria after they joined the Axis in WWII.
In 1972 The Pioneer 10 space probe is launched to explore the outer planets.
In 1978 The Czech Vladimir Remek, in Soyuz 28 is the first non-Russian and non-American to go to outer space.
In 1985 The American football player Reggie Bush is born.
In 2004 Terrorist's from Al-Qaeda carry out the Ashoura Massacre. Killing and wounding nearly 700 people.
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Here's some stuff that you missed for "March 2nd in providential history:"
1807 – The U.S. Congress passes an act to "prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States... from any foreign kingdom, place, or country."
1867 – The U.S. Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act
1953 – The Academy Awards are first broadcast on television by NBC.
1904 – Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), American author (d. 1991)
1917 – Desi Arnaz, Cuban-born actor and bandleader (d. 1986) (From "I Love Lucy")
Also that March 2nd is "Texas Independence Day" (In Texas, Obviously)
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Yeah!! Oh. (I'm glad you put this up, but I'm reading what happened today, the Ashoura massacre and all).
Yeehaw! We're free from those Mex'cans! And Santy Anny! We should make today some sort of holiday (bigger than the fourth of July, but a little less than the day we seceeded from the Union). And Sam Houston was born! Double Yee-haw!
Taylor B.
There is a Texas independence day, Taylor B. but only in Texas.
Anonymous One
Dear Anonymous One,
I think that Texan Independence Day should be more well known. It should at least be celebrated with fireworks and stories and the suchlike. It's almost as important as the day we seceeded from the Union, February 1, 1861. Or would it be the day we joined the confederacy, March 2, 1861. (By the way, that should be in your thing on March 2, John, if you're reading this).
Taylor B.
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