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March 14, 2010

Mar 14 1903
107 Years ago

The Hay-Herran Treaty, granting the United States the right to build the Panama Canal, is ratified by the United States Senate. The Colombian Senate would later reject the treaty.

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Mar 14 1900
110 Years ago

The Gold Standard Act is ratified, placing United States currency on the gold standard.

gold standard act united states
Mar 14 1889
121 Years ago

German Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his "''Zeppelin''"

german ferdinand
Mar 14 1869
141 Years ago

Defeat of Titokowaru's War.

defeat of titokowaru
Mar 14 1794
216 Years ago

Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin.

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Mar 14 1757
253 Years ago

On-board the ''HMS Monarch'', Admiral John Byng is executed by firing squad for neglecting his duty.

admiral john byng
Mar 14 1753
257 Years ago

The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Republic of Venice.

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Mar 14 1753
257 Years ago

Battle of Ivry: Henry IV of France and the Huguenots defeat the forces of the Catholic League (French) under the Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne during the French Wars of Religion.

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Mar 14 1753
257 Years ago

Thirty Years' War: Bavaria, Cologne, France and Sweden sign the Truce of Ulm.

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