Today is Monday, March 4th. The sun will rise on the 75th day of winter, and the 64th day of the year at 7:19 AM. We will see 11 hours 16 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:35 PM.
Currently we have clear, frigid weather. The temperature is 5 degrees. The wind is 20 mph out of the West. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like -16 degrees. Today, we are expecting scattered clouds and chilly temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 19°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the West. There is a 20-25% chance of snow.
On This Day
On this day in 1789, the first Congress of the United States met in New York and declared the Constitution to be in effect, officially beginning the government of the United States. The event marked the birth of a new nation and set the stage for the democratic system that would shape the course of American history.
On this day in 1861, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States, just as the country was on the brink of civil war. His powerful and eloquent speech sought to unite a divided nation and set the tone for his presidency during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.
Born & Died: Knute Rockne, (Born, 1888) American football player and coach, Patricia Heaton, (Born, 1958) American actress, Catherine O’Hara, (Born, 1954) Canadian actress, Miriam Makeba, (Died, 2008) South African singer and civil rights activist
Today is: National Hug A G.I. Day,National Grammar Day,Global Day of Unplugging,Marching Music Day,National Sons Day,National Pound Cake Day
Upcoming Fun
P:C Plays Main Street! @MainStreetBooks | Saturday, April 27th, Dedric Clark LIVE! @Atypical | Thursday, March 14th, A Cry for Freedom @MinotSymphony | Saturday, March 16th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton . Read and grade the results here.
