March 15th - Establishments, Assassinations and More!
Friday, March 15, 2024
44 BCE Julius Caesar Assassinated | On March 15, 44 BCE, Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators led by Brutus and Cassius. Caesar's death marked a pivotal moment in Roman history, leading to political turmoil and ultimately the rise of the Roman Empire under figures such as Augustus. | |
| 1869 The First Professional Baseball Team is Established in the US | On March 15, 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings made history by becoming the first fully professional baseball team in the United States. The team, formed by a group of businessmen led by Harry Wright, paid its players salaries and revolutionized the sport by demonstrating that baseball could be a profitable enterprise. The success of the Cincinnati Red Stockings paved the way for the growth of professional baseball and the establishment of the modern Major League Baseball (MLB) system. | |
| 1965 LBJ Advocates for Equal Voting Rights | On March 15, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered a historic address to a joint session of Congress, calling for equal voting rights for all Americans. In his speech, known as the "We Shall Overcome" speech, Johnson denounced racial discrimination in voting practices and urged Congress to pass legislation to protect the voting rights of African Americans. This pivotal moment ultimately led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed discriminatory voting practices and significantly expanded access to the ballot for minority voters. | |
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