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1992: Voting begun on Bosnian independence.Beginning this day in 1992, the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina held a referendum on independence that won almost unanimous support, and on March 3 independence was proclaimed, prompting shelling by Serbian forces.More events on this day1920:A new, democratic constitution was adopted by the National Assembly elected by Czech and Slovak leaders, furthering the consolidation of the two states into Czechoslovakia. |
1904:Jimmy Dorsey, whose orchestra was one of the most popular big bands of the swing era in the United States, was born. |
1768:The Confederation of Bar was organized to defend the privileges of the Roman Catholic Church and the independence of Poland against Russian encroachment. |
1736:Ann Lee (“Mother Ann”), the religious leader who brought the Shaker sect from England to the American colonies, was born in Manchester, England. |
1704:The town of Deerfield, Massachusetts, was razed in the bloodiest battle of Queen Anne's War. |
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