In History, Today on March 1

The Battle of Bielefeld took place during the War of the Lüneburg Succession, a conflict over the succession of the Principality of Lüneburg.

The city of Rio de Janeiro was founded by the Portuguese as a strategic defense against French privateers who were attempting to control the area.

The Articles of Confederation were ratified after Maryland became the last state to sign them, establishing the United States' first constitution.

Ohio was admitted as the 17th state of the United States, although the official act of Congress recognizing the date was not passed until 1953.

Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France from exile on Elba, marking the beginning of the Hundred Days.

U.S. President John Tyler signed a resolution to annex the Republic of Texas, paving the way for its statehood.

Yellowstone National Park was established as the first national park in the world, marking a significant step in the conservation movement.

Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity in uranium, laying the groundwork for future research in nuclear physics.

The Lindbergh kidnapping occurred when Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was abducted from his family home in New Jersey.

The Hoover Dam was completed, providing water and hydroelectric power to the southwestern United States.

President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, an organization aimed at promoting world peace and friendship through volunteer service abroad.

A bomb exploded in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., causing extensive damage but no injuries. The Weather Underground claimed responsibility.

Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia, leading to the Bosnian War, a conflict marked by ethnic violence and genocide.

Yahoo! was incorporated, marking the beginning of one of the first major internet companies.

The Envisat environmental satellite was launched by the European Space Agency.

The United States Supreme Court ruled in Roper v. Simmons that it is unconstitutional to impose capital punishment for crimes committed while under the age of 18.

The English-language version of the Al Jazeera news channel was launched, expanding its reach to a global audience.

Tornadoes in the southern United States caused widespread damage and resulted in the deaths of 20 people.

The Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international treaty that prohibits the use, transfer, and stockpile of cluster bombs, was opened for signature.

Russia's parliament approved the use of military force in Ukraine, leading to the annexation of Crimea.

The European Union unveiled new proposals to tax digital companies, targeting tech giants like Google and Facebook.

The first death from COVID-19 in the United States was reported in Washington state, marking a significant moment in the global pandemic.