Today in History for March 22nd

Highlights of this day in history: Britain enacts the Stamp Act on its American colonies; The 'Garbage Barge'; Skater Tara Lipinski reaches the record books; The Beatles release 'Please Please Me'; Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber born. (March 22)

Today in History for Thursday, March 6th

Highlights of this day in history: The Alamo falls; The Dred Scott decision brings America closer to Civil War; Renaissance artist Michelangelo born; Walter Cronkite leaves 'The CBS Evening News'; Ed McMahon and Rob Reiner born. (March 6)

Today in History for March 5th

Highlights of this day in history: The Boston Massacre; Winston Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech; The Soviet Union's dictator Josef Stalin dies; Comedian John Belushi found dead; Country singer Patsy Cline killed in a plane crash. (March 5)

Today in History for March 4th

Highlights of this day in history: Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn in as president and vows to lead America out of the Great Depression; President Ronald Reagan takes responsibility for the Iran-Contra affair; The AAA is founded.