[Miss_Hattie]

..... 1564 - Italian artist, sculptor, architect and poet Michelangelo died in Rome.

..... 1735 - In Charleston, South Carolina, the first opera was performed in America. It is known as either "Flora" or "Hob in the Well".

..... 1841 - Lasting unitl March 11th, the first continuous filibuster began in the United States' Senate.

..... 1908 - For the first time, United States' postage stamps were sold. They cost a penny.

..... 1953 - Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz signed a $8,000,000 contract to continue the "I Love Lucy" television show until 1955; making this the richest contract in television.


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