1. Tennessee became the 16th state: On March 1, 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state to join the United States.
2. The Battle of Parker's Crossroads: During the Civil War, on March 1, 1864, the Battle of Parker's Crossroads took place in Tennessee. Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest successfully outmaneuvered Union forces in a surprise attack.
3. The Scopes Trial began: In 1925, the famous Scopes "Monkey Trial" began in Dayton, Tennessee on March 1. A high school teacher, John T. Scopes, was accused of violating state law by teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.
4. The Tennessee Valley Authority was established: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Tennessee Valley Authority Act into law on March 1, 1933. The TVA was established to provide flood control, electricity generation, and economic development in the Tennessee Valley region.
5. The Great Chattanooga Steamboat Race: On March 1, 1949, the Great Chattanooga Steamboat Race took place between the Delta Queen and the Belle of Louisville. The annual race still takes place today, with the winner receiving the coveted Silver Antlers trophy.
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