March 17: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1337Edward the Black Prince was named Duke of Cornwall, becoming England's first duke.
2. 1776The British army evacuated Boston, ending the Siege of Boston during the American Revolution.
3. 1862Finland's first railway line officially opened between Helsinki and Hämeenlinna.
4. 1948Five Western European countries signed the Treaty of Brussels, providing for collective defense and cooperation.
5. 1950Researchers at the University of California announced a new element, californium.

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