March 10, 1862 – The first issue of U. S. Government paper money occurs as $5, $10, and $20 bills begin circulation. The largest denomination of currency ever printed by the Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) was the $100,000 Series 1934 Gold Certificate featuring the portrait of President Wilson.
March 12, 1888 – The Great Blizzard of ’88 struck the northeastern U. S. The storm lasted 36 hours with over 40 inches of snow falling in New York City where over 400 people die from the surprise storm.
March 11, 1918 – The “Spanish Influenza” first reaches America as 107 soldiers become ill at Fort Riley, Kansas. The worldwide death toll from the virus approaches 20 million by the end of the epidemic in 1920.
March 8, 1971 – Billed as “The Fight of the Century,” undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier fought undefeated champion Muhammad Ali in Ali’s comeback bid following a government-imposed exile. Frazier wins in 15 rounds although Ali won two subsequent rematches.
March 8, 1971 – Billed as “The Fight of the Century,” undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier fought undefeated champion Muhammad Ali in Ali’s comeback bid following a government-imposed exile. Frazier wins in 15 rounds although Ali won two subsequent rematches.