On This Day in History: March 13 In 1634, the first meeting of the future French Academy took place at the Paris residence of Valentin Conrart, laying the foundation for France’s premier linguistic institution. In 1778, France informed Great Britain of its treaty with America, four days after which Britain declared war. In 1865, Confederate…
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Historical Events on March 1
On This Day in History: March 1 In 743, the Roman Council at Astinnes issued a decree banning Jews from owning Christian slaves, citing concern over possible conversions to Judaism. In 1562, the bloodshed of Wassy occurred when troops led by François de Guise fired on a Huguenot congregation, marking the beginning of the French…