Certain days are marked by quiet moments that change the direction of politics, technology, and culture. March 3 is one of these days, and this entry will discuss five of the notable days connected to this particular date.

US Congress establishes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1824)

On March 3, 1824, the United States government established the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which is a part of the War Department. This is a notable event because the Bureau of Indian Affairs is responsible for handling relations with Native American tribes.

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Florida admitted as 27th US state (1845)

Florida became the 27th state of the United States on March 3, 1845. This is a notable event because the Adams-Onís Treaty transferred Florida from Spain to the United States.

The Star-Spangled Banner adopted as US national anthem (1931)

On this particular day in 1931, President Hoover signed a congressional resolution that designated “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the national anthem of the United States.

Rodney King beaten by Los Angeles police (1991)

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was beaten by Los Angeles police officers after a high-speed chase. This is a notable event because the beating of Rodney King was videotaped and broadcast, leading to a national discussion about police brutality, which contributed to the Los Angeles riots in 1992 after the officers were acquitted.

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Microsoft releases Windows 95 beta milestone (1990s)

While Windows 95 was formally released to the masses in 1995, the groundwork that was laid throughout the milestones and demos of the early 1990s helped to build excitement for what would become one of Microsoft’s most influential OS releases.