Today in history

Today is the 72nd day of 2020 and the 83rd day of winter.

Today’s history: In 1912, the Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA) were founded in Savannah, Georgia.

▪ In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi and more than 70 supporters began a 240-mile march protesting the British salt tax.

▪ In 1947, President Harry S. Truman introduced the “Truman Doctrine,” a policy that provided military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent the spread of communism.

▪ In 2002, the U.N. Security Council approved Resolution 1397, endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state.

Today’s fact: Former President Harry

S. Truman was the holder of Medicare card No. 1, which President Lyndon Johnson symbolically presented to Truman on the passing of Medicare legislation in 1965.

Today’s sports: In 1966, Bobby Hull scored his 51st goal, becoming the first NHL player to tally more than 50 goals in a season and leading his Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers.

Today’s quote: “When you write a play, you make a set of assumptions — that you have something to say, that you know how to say it, that it’s worth saying, and that maybe someone will come along for the ride. That’s all.” — Edward Albee

Today’s number: $18 billion — losses suffered by investors in the massive Ponzi scheme perpetuated by stockbroker Bernie Madoff, who pleaded guilty to 11 federal felonies on this day in 2009.

Today’s moon: Between full moon (March 9) and last quarter moon (March 16).