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Thursday, 19 March 2026

Day 78 of 2026  ·  287 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 12
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Births (3) Deaths (0) Events (4) Reminders (1)
US
Arts & Culture Media & Broadcasting Miscellaneous Science & Technology
3 Births
4 Events
1 Reminders
8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1821
Sir Richard Burton, actor.
US Arts & Culture 205 yrs ago
1860
William Jennings Bryan, "The Great Commoner."
US 166 yrs ago
1937
Ursula Andres, actress.
US Arts & Culture 89 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1871
Chewing gum is invented.
US Science & Technology 155 yrs ago
1895
Los Angeles Railway established to provide streetcar service.
US 131 yrs ago
1928
"Amos and Andy" debuts on radio.
US Media & Broadcasting 98 yrs ago
1973
POW's return from Vietnam.
US 53 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶The day the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano, CA.