March 7
1876. Alexander Graham Bell is awarded a patent for a newfangled device he calls the "telephone".
1936. In violation of applicable treaties, Germany reoccupies the Rhineland.
1945. American forces seize the Ludendorff Bridge, better known as the Bridge at Remagen. It triggers a weeklong fight between the Germans, trying to knock the bridge out, and Allied forces defending it.
As it's a light day, I'll take a moment to note also that on this day, 321, Roman Emperor Constantine I issues Solis Invicti, decreeing that each week on the day of the Sun God (i.e. Sun Day), would be a day of rest throughout the Empire.
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Originally Posted by Constantine I
On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed. In the country however persons engaged in agriculture may freely and lawfully continue their pursuits because it often happens that another day is not suitable for grain-sowing or vine planting; lest by neglecting the proper moment for such operations the bounty of heaven should be lost.
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