1765CE
Politics
Stamp Act Passed
The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act, imposing a direct tax on the American colonies that sparks widespread protests and resistance.
Daily Chronicle
March 22
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1894CE
Sports
First Stanley Cup Game Played
The first Stanley Cup playoff game is played, with the Montreal Hockey Club defeating the Ottawa Capitals 3-1.
1923CE
Birth
Marcel Marceau Born
Marcel Marceau was a French actor and mime artist who gained international fame for his persona "Bip the Clown." He was highly acclaimed for his silent art and played a significant role in popularizing mime as a theatrical form globally.
1972CE
Politics
Equal Rights Amendment Passed
The United States Congress passes the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and sends it to the states for ratification.