1836CE
Politics
Texas Declares Independence
Delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, formally breaking away from Mexico and establishing the Republic of Texas.
Daily Chronicle
March 2
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1904CE
Birth
Dr. Seuss Born
Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was an American children's author and cartoonist. He published over 60 wildly popular books, including "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham," fundamentally changing children's literature.
1933CE
Culture
King Kong Premieres
The iconic monster film King Kong premieres at Radio City Music Hall and the RKO Roxy in New York City, becoming a massive box office hit.
1969CE
Invention
Concorde Takes First Flight
The Concorde, a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner, successfully completes its maiden flight in Toulouse, France.