March 1

What happened on March 1 in history

4 events fall on March 1, from 1565 to 1961. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on March 1

  1. 1565

    Rio de Janeiro is founded

    Estácio de Sá establishes the Portuguese town on Guanabara Bay.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1872

    Yellowstone becomes a national park

    Congress sets aside two million acres as the world's first national park.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1896

    The Battle of Adwa

    Ethiopian forces defeat an Italian army and preserve the country's independence.

    Play the 19th century round

  4. 1961

    The Peace Corps is created

    Kennedy signs the order establishing the volunteer programme.

    Play the 20th century round