Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
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March 1 - Glenn Miller, bandleader (+ 1944)
March 2 - Dr. Seuss, author (+ 1991)
March 8 - Victor de Kowa[?], actor (+ 1973)
March 6 - Josep ...