March 3, 1931 was a big day for patriotic Americans who like to sing. Why? A: The Star Spangled Banner officially became the national anthem of the United States. The song by Francis Scott Key was originally a poem known as "Defense of Fort McHenry".
Who was the first U.S. President to live in the White House with his mother? A: On March 3, 1881, James Garfield became the first U.S. President to live in the White House with his mother. It worked okay for a while -- until Mama Garfield got mad at the President and grounded him for two weeks.
March 3, 1845 was a big day for Florida. Why? A: Florida became the 27th U.S. state. It had to happen. Statehood was inevitable ever since the white man landed in Florida searching for Epcot Center -- and the Indians tuaght him how to squeeze oranges, thus guaranteeing every American's minimum daily requirement of orange juice and alligator boots.
What was the first jazz recording to sell a million copies? A: On March 3, 1931, Cab Calloway recorded "Minnie the Moocher". It became the first jazz recording to sell a million copies.
Who was American's first woman presidential candidate? A: Belva Ann Lockwood. By the way, she opposed Grover Cleveland and lost. The state of Indiana voted for her although she couldn't vote for herself. Also, on March 3, 1879, she became the first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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