March 31, 1959 (Tuesday)
- Action Comics No. 252 (May 1959) reached newsstands, and, in a story entitled "The Supergirl From Krypton", introduced Supergirl to the world.
- Busch Gardens' Dark Continent in Tampa, Florida, opened to the public following a dedication ceremony. Until it was superseded by Walt Disney World, the African safari park was Florida's leading tourist attraction.
Read more about this topic: March 1959
Famous quotes containing the word march:
“Would it be possible to stand still on one spot more majestically—while simulating a triumphant march forward—than it is done by the two English Houses of Parliament?”
—Alexander Herzen (1812–1870)