1965 – The Sound of Music
The movie version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the lead roles has its world premiere in New York.
A few of the most well known songs from the Musical / Movie
“Climb Ev’ry Mountain”
“Do-Re-Mi”
“Edelweiss”
“My Favorite Things”
“Sixteen Going on Seventeen”
“The Lonely Goatherd”
1921 – U.S.A. Robbery
William Dalton, a bank clerk who had stolen $772,000 in Liberty Bonds was captured. All but $500.00 of the money was recovered. John Draper, the village constable of Heyworth, Illinois was the one who had arrested Dalton. A reward sum of $26,000 was set aside for Draper for the arrest made, provided it is proved he is entitled to receive this award.
1836 – Texas Gains Independence From Mexico
On March 2nd, 1836 Texas declares the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico.
The Original King Kong movie has its world premiere in New York.
