1853CE
Birth
Vincent van Gogh Born
Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh is born in Groot-Zundert, Netherlands. Though he sold only one painting during his lifetime, he is now among the most famous and influential artists in history.
Daily Chronicle
March 30
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1867CE
Politics
Alaska Purchase
The United States agrees to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million — about two cents per acre. Critics call it "Seward's Folly," but Alaska's vast natural resources later prove the deal a bargain.