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National Pig Day: Visit Swineline.com. Raise a "Virtual Pig" | 2
Read Across America Day (Read a Dr. Suess Book to a child)
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Women's History Month (Click on the links for a "Treasure Hunt" about Women's History") |
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National Umbrella Month (Read about superstitions associated with UMBRELLAS)
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National Frozen Food Month (read about frozen food history)
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In 1899, 100 years ago, "Asprin" patented by Felix Hoffmann.
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Girl Scout Week
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International (Working) Women's Day
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40th Anniversary of the "Barbie" doll.
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In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call to his assistant Mr. Watson.
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Johnny Appleseed Day
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National Red Cross Month
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In 1644, Rhode Island becomes a separate colony
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In 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin.
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In 1892,The first escalator, the Reno Inclined Elevator, was patented by Jesse W. Reno of New York.
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In 1930, the newly restored U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides) is floated out of drydock.
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 St. Patrick's Day (Don't forget to wear GREEN!)
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Camp Fire Girls and Boys Week
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National Poison Prevention Week
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Happy Birthday, Big Bird!
Visit Sesame Street.
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In 1733, Joseph Priestly (father of soda pop) invented carbonated water.
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In 1929, the first telephone was installed in the White House.
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In 1930, the recently discovered ninth planet is given the name Pluto.
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The National Gallery
of Art in Washington, D.C., was established on today's date in 1937.
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In 1634, Maryland was founded by English colonists.
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In 1845, a patent is awarded for an adhesive medicated plaster, precursor of the bandaid.
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National Nutrition Month
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In 1797, Nathaniel Briggs of New Hampshire received a patent for the washing machine.
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In 1867, The Lincoln Memorial is approved by Congress.
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In 1858, the Pencil with an attatched eraser was patented by Hyman L. Lipman.
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In 1918, Congress approved Daylight-Saving Time. Change your clocks. Spring one hour forward at 2 AM on 4/1/2001.
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