History Lesson - March 26 - April 1
The History Lesson is a new weekly feature here on Out the Other, offering one historical tidbit for every day of the upcoming week, paired with a song that usually has nothing to do with history. Check out last week here.
March 26, 1979 - The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty is signed in Washington DC, notably making Egypt the first Arab country to officially recognize Israel.
Hockey Night - "
This Peaceful Year"
(from Keep Guessin')
March 27, 1794 - The government of the United States establishes a permanent United States Navy and authorizes the building of six frigates.
Razorlight - "
To the Sea"
(from Up All Night)
March 28, 1930 - The Republic of Turkey officially changes the name of Constantinople to Istanbul.
They Might Be Giants - "
Istanbul (Not Constantinople)"
(from Flood)
March 29, 2004 - Ireland becomes the first country in the world to ban smoking in all work places, including bars and restaurants.
The Dandy Warhols - "
Smoke It"
(from Odditorium or Warlords of Mars)
March 30, 1999 - Italian model Fabio is struck in the face with a low-flying bird (which one park guest claimed to be a goose) while riding the roller coaster Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens, Virginia.
The Frames - "
A Caution To the Birds"
(from Burn the Maps)
March 31, 1889 - The Eiffel Tower is inaugurated.
The Gaskets - "
Eiffel Tower"
(from Loose Change)
April 1, 1891 - The Wrigley Company is founded in Chicago, Illinois.
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