What happend on 3rd March

02.03
04.03
1873

Censorship: The U.S. Congress enacts the Comstock Law, making it illegal to send any "obscene, lewd, or lascivious" books through the mail.

1865

The U.S. Congress authorizes formation of the Freedmen's Bureau.

1863

Idaho Territory organized as a political division of the United States.

1857

France and the United Kingdom declare war on China.

1849

The U.S. Congress passes the Gold Coinage Act allowing the minting of gold coins.

1849

The United States Department of the Interior is established.

1849

Minnesota Territory organized as a political division of the United States.

1845

For the first time the U.S. Congress passes legislation overriding a presidential veto.

1845

Florida is admitted as the 27th U.S. state.

1820

The U.S. Congress passes the Missouri Compromise.