March 1 in History

• 1711

  March 1, 1711:

  The weekly British magazine known as "The Spectator" starts its publication. They would be known for their up-to-date politics, culture, and current affairs coverage.

• 1872

  March 1, 1872:

  The Yellowstone National Park is signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant as the first national park in the United States. 

• 1968

  March 1, 1968:

  The musical-comedy entitled “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", with lyrics from Tim Rice, is first performed.

• 1973

  March 1, 1973:

  American composer Duke Ellington’s musical titled "Sophisticated Ladies" premieres on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

• March 1, 1973:

  The English rock band Pink Floyd issues their 8th studio album named “Dark Side Of The Moon”.

• 1974

  March 1, 1974:

  The Canadian rock band Rush drops their eponymous first album.

• 1998

  March 1, 1998:

  The Broadway play titled “Art” premieres in New York City.

• 2006

  March 1, 2006:

  The American computer-animated adventure comedy film entitled "Ice Age: The Meltdown" premieres in Belgium.