U.S.A. BUYS ALASKA
March 30, 1867 - USA
The United States government purchases Alaska. The purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million meant the US was paying roughly two cents per acre of land.
QUEEN MOTHER DIES
March 30, 2002 - England
The Queen Mother died in her sleep today at the age of 101. Tributes have been flooding in from across the world and from all corners of society for "Queen Mum" as she was affectionally known by the British public. Tribute To Queen Mother.