Today in history

Thu., March 29, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Today is Thursday, March 29, the 88th day of 2007. There are 277 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam, ending the United States’ direct military involvement in the Vietnam War.

On this date: In 1638, Swedish colonists settled in present-day Delaware.

In 1790, the 10th president of the United States, John Tyler, was born in Charles City County, Va.

In 1847, victorious forces led by Gen. Winfield Scott occupied the city of Vera Cruz after Mexican defenders had capitulated.

In 1867, Britain’s Parliament passed the British North America Act (later known as the Constitution Act) to create the Dominion of Canada.

In 1882, the Knights of Columbus was chartered in Connecticut.

In 1943, World War II meat, butter and cheese rationing began.

In 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage. (They were executed in June 1953.)

In 1962, Jack Paar hosted NBC’s “Tonight” show for the final time.

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