Today is Tuesday, March 19th. The sun will rise on the 90th day of winter, and the 79th day of the year at 7:48 AM. We will see 12 hours 9 minutes of daylight before it sets at 7:57 PM.
Currently we have clear, chilly weather. The temperature is 36 degrees. The wind is 15 mph out of the West. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 27 degrees. Today, we are expecting overcast and chilly weather. The temperature will reach a high of 22°F with winds 5 mph out of the North.
On This Day
On this day in 1918, Congress passed the Standard Time Act, establishing time zones and daylight saving time in the United States. This act standardized timekeeping practices across the country, leading to more efficient scheduling and coordination of activities.
On this day in 1931, Nevada legalized gambling, paving the way for the development of Las Vegas as a major entertainment and tourism destination. The decision to legalize gambling had far-reaching effects on the economy and culture of the state.
Born & Died: Wyatt Earp, (Born, 1848) Old West lawman and gambler, Bruce Willis, (Born, 1955) Actor, Glenn Close, (Born, 1947) Actress, Ursula Andress, (Born, 1936) Actress, William Bradford, (Died, 1657) Governor of Plymouth Colony
Today is: National Backyard Day,National Chocolate Caramel Day,National Let’s Laugh Day,National Certified Nurses Day,National Poultry Day
Upcoming Fun
Jared Schumaier @BlueRider | Thursday, March 21st, The Hunchback of Notre Dame @WesternPlainsOpera | Friday, April 12th, P:C Plays Main Street! @MainStreetBooks | Saturday, April 27th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is John Henry Holliday better known as Doc Holliday. Read and grade the results here.
