Births on March 1

Gladys Spellman

Born on March 1, 1918

Gladys Spellman, American educator and politician (d. 1988)

Gladys Noon Spellman (March 1, 1918 – June 19, 1988) was an American educator who served as a U.S. Congresswoman representing 5th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1975, to February 24, 1981. She was a member of the Democratic Party.

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Events on 1918

3 Mar

World War I
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, agreeing to withdraw from World War I, and conceding German control of the Baltic States, Belarus and Ukraine. It also conceded Turkish control of Ardahan, Kars and Batumi.
2 May

Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors acquires the Chevrolet Motor Company of Delaware.
24 Jun

Montreal
First airmail service in Canada from Montreal to Toronto.
4 Jul

Nicholas II of Russia
Bolsheviks kill Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family (Julian calendar date).
9 Nov

Wilhelm II, German Emperor
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates after the German Revolution, and Germany is proclaimed a Republic.

Births on March 1

Gladys Spellman

Born on March 1, 1918

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Wilhelm II, German Emperor