This Day In History, March 1st.
Five Historical Events That Happened on March 1st.
In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to Paris after his exile on the island of Elba, marking the start of his Hundred Days return to power.
In 1872, the first international football match was played between Scotland and England, ending in a 0-0 draw.
In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution was approved, allowing for the collection of income tax, and was ratified.
In 1960, Elvis Presley was discharged from the U.S. Army.
In 1971, the internationally recognized Republic of Bangladesh was declared, marking the end of the Bengali War of Independence against Pakistan.
March 1st, 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte returned to Paris after his exile on the island of Elba.
Napoleon Bonaparte spent approximately a year in exile on the island of Elba before being allowed to return to Paris on March 1, 1815. This was the start of his Hundred Days, a period of power-recovery during which he sought to retake France. At the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, he was ultimately victorious, despite his best efforts. After that, he was sent to the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena, where he passed away six years later.
This Day In History, March 1st: The First International Football Match.
Scotland and England squared off in the inaugural international football game on March 30, 1872, at the West of Scotland Cricket Club's field in Partick, Glasgow. The game was the first recognized official international football match, and it concluded in a 0-0 draw. The Scottish Football Association organized the game, which is regarded as the beginning of international football. Since then, the two teams have faced off numerous times, and Scotland and England have one of the longest-running rivalries in world football.
16th Amendment to the United States Constitution, March 1st, 1913.
The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution was approved on February 3, 1913, enabling the federal government to levy income tax. The income tax was initially implemented during the Civil War to aid in funding the war effort, but it was later repealed. The 16th Amendment gives Congress the power to levy an income tax without allocating it among the states or basing it on the United States Census, making the income tax a permanent component of the U.S. tax system. Since then, the income tax has contributed significantly to the American tax system and is a substantial source of funding for the federal government.
When Was Elvis Presley Discharged From The U.S. Army?
Elvis Presley was discharged from the U.S. on March 5, 1960. There is controversy around this date, as conflicting records show it could have been as early as March 1st, 1960. In 1958, at the height of his career as a musician and actor, he had been inducted into the Army. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Presley resumed his performing career and went on to become one of the most significant and prosperous singers in history.
Was Captain America Released on March 1st, 1941?
Instead of March 1, 1941 as originally thought, the first issue of the Captain America comic book was released on December 20, 1940. The comic book's protagonist was Captain America, a superhero who fought the Axis powers during World War II. It was written by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The character became a well-known representation of patriotism throughout the war and enjoyed immediate success. After the war, the Captain America comic book series continued to be published, and it served as a model for various film, television, and video game adaptations.