Historical Events for 1st March 2026

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1815 - Sunday observance in Netherlands regulated by law
1913 - David Beatty becomes Rear-Admiral Commanding the Royal Navy's 1st Battlecruiser Squadron
1941 - German troops invade Bulgaria
1976 - 11th Academy of Country Music Awards: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn win
1990 - Steve Jackson Games is raided by the United States Secret Service, prompting the later formation of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
1993 - New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner is reinstated as general partner of the team; banned because of his relationship with convicted gambler Howie Spira
1997 - "Mandy Patinkin in Concert" opens at Lyceum Theater, NYC; runs for limited run of 16 performances
2016 - MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sends a strong message on the issue of domestic violence; issues a 30-game suspension to NY Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman

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