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March 8, 2021 368 Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free. On this date: In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa (VEE’-uh) attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. During the First World War, Germany de...

This day in history, March 9, 2021: United States v. The Amistad, coronavirus, more Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press Today in History for March 9th Replay Video UP NEXT Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free. On this...

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Musical Influencer Ben Folds Opens Jorgensen Digital Stage Spring Season The multifaceted musician will perform virtually at UConn on March 4. The versatile Ben Folds opens Jorgensen Digital Stage's Spring season on March 4 (contributed photo). Copy Link Ben Folds has established a unique place in contemporary music, becoming regarded as the creator of genre-bending sounds and an influencer of today’s generation of musicians. He will open the spring schedule events via Jorgensen Digital Stage on Thursday, March 4 at 8 p.m. with a livestream performance from Australia. A...