Give Us This Day Our Daily Thread March 1st - March 31st 2026

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GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD TUES MARCH 3RD 2026
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On March 3, 1845, Florida became a state. This means the official birthplace of “Florida Man” headlines has been legally operating since 1845.


On March 3, 1885, AT&T was incorporated.


On March 3, 1923, Time magazine published its first issue.

On March 3, 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially became the U.S. national anthem. After 150+ years as a country, we finally picked a song — and chose one nearly impossible for normal humans to sing without vocal training.

 

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Once again, I failed you. I feel shame. I shall ban myself.
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH 2026​

1960 – Photocopier Used in a Major Criminal Investigation
One of the earliest criminal cases to widely use photocopied evidence occurred in the investigation of the Dr. Sam Sheppard case appeals, helping modernize evidence distribution among investigators.

2004 – Martha Stewart Convicted
Lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart was convicted of lying to investigators about insider trading and later served five months in prison.

1963 – Country Music Milestone
Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in Tennessee at age 30, becoming one of the most legendary voices in country music.

1770 – The Boston Massacre
British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five people. The event became a powerful piece of propaganda used by American patriots leading up to the American Revolution.


1933 – FDR Takes Control of the Banking Crisis
President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared a nationwide “bank holiday” four days after taking office to stop bank runs during the Great Depression. All banks temporarily closed while the government inspected their financial stability.