German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck Resigns

German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck Resigns

On March 18, 1890, German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck resigned. Well, technically, at least. In reality, he was forced out of office by Kaiser Wilhelm II. Their falling out marked the end of one of the most powerful and influential political careers of 19th century...
Saint Patrick is captured by Irish Pirates

Saint Patrick is captured by Irish Pirates

Life on the west coast of Britain in the 5th century was difficult and dangerous. One of the things that made it particularly difficult and dangerous was the constant raiding from Ireland. On these raids, the Irish stole animals and kidnapped men, women, and children...
King Gustav III of Sweden Is Shot At The Opera

King Gustav III of Sweden Is Shot At The Opera

On March 16, 1792, King Gustav III of Sweden was shot while enjoying a night out at the opera house. He died from his injuries two weeks later. His assassination ended the long-running feud between himself and Sweden’s aristocracy. In fact, it was the...
George Washington Gives Newburgh Conspiracy Speech

George Washington Gives Newburgh Conspiracy Speech

In the early days of 1783, the new nation of America was facing a second revolution, this one against the new American government. On March 15, 1783, George Washington put an end to the budding rebellion by giving a speech. The problem began with the Continental...
Eli Whitney Patents Cotton Gin

Eli Whitney Patents Cotton Gin

On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, proving that he was a brilliant inventor and engineer. It also marked the date that he set out to prove that his brilliance did not extend to the world of business. As a child, Whitney built his own...