The seventh planet from the sun was first discovered on 13 March 1781 by William Herschel, a German-British astronomer.

American astronomy thrives today largely because of the underpinnings achieved by John Quincy Adams in his far-reaching ...

In 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On this date, the novel ...

What do Uranus, Pluto, and an awe-inspiring celestial event have in common? They all converge on the iconic date of March 13.

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By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2025. There are 293 days left in the year. Today in ...

March 13 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1781, the planet Uranus was discovered by British astronomer William Herschel. Advertisement In 1868, the Republican-dominated U.S. Senate began ...

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