Monday, March 01, 2010
This Day in History: March 1st
1565 - The Portugese establish the city of Rio de Janeiro proper. - Or, as it becomes known among the locals, "Cidade Maravilhosa." (Loosely translated: "No Fatties, Please.")
1790 - In order to better know the ever-expanding population it was set up to serve, the United States Government authorizes the first Census.
1961 - JFK establishes the Peace Corps and that there is, indeed, a party in his pants.
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