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On March 30, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts that occurred throughout history. The 89th day of the Gregorian calendar, March 30th, commemorates the founding of the United States’ Florida Territory and the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Crimean War.
The 30th of March falls under the sign of Aries. Eric Clapton, MC Hammer, Tracy Chapman, Celine Dion, Mark Consuelos, and Norah Jones all have March 30th birthdays. The 30th of March is also National Doctors’ Day. (March 30, 1914) (March 30, 1945) (March 30, 1968) (March 30, 1981) (March 30, 2002) (Died on March 30, 2021)
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Sonny Boy Williamson, an American blues performer and harmonica master, was born in Jackson, Tennessee. 
Eric Clapton, a very renowned guitarist who played with the Yardbirds and Cream before launching a successful solo career, was born in the United Kingdom. 
Celine Dion, a French Canadian pop singer noted for her vocal talent and passionate showmanship, was born. 
Ronald Reagan was shot and critically injured by would-be assassin John W. Hinckley, Jr. in Washington, D.C. on this day in 1981, just two months after his inauguration as the 40th president of the United States. 
Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, died in her sleep at Windsor Castle at the age of 101. She was the queen consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1936 to 1952.
Myra Frances, British actress (b. 1942).
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