Today in History: March 3, Rodney King beaten by Los Angeles police
Today in History
Today is Sunday, March 3, the 63rd day of 2024. There are 303 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On March 3, 1991, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video.
On this date:
In 1791, Congress passed a measure taxing distilled spirits; it was the first internal revenue act in U.S. history.
In 1845, Florida became the 27th state.
In 1849, the U.S. Department of the Interior was established. Читать дальше...