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1 March

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Contemporary era

1896

Battle of Adwa

On 1 March 1896, Menelik II's Ethiopian army crushed the Italian forces at Adwa, securing Ethiopia's independence.

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Contemporary era

1872

Yellowstone National Park created

On 1 March 1872, the United States established Yellowstone, the world's first national park.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1565

Founding of Rio de Janeiro

On 1 March 1565, the Portuguese founded the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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