Births on March 21

George Owen Squier

Born on March 21, 1865

George Owen Squier, American general (d. 1934)

Major General George Owen Squier (March 21, 1865 – March 24, 1934) was born in Dryden, Michigan, United States. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in the Class of 1887 and received a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1893.

He was famous both in the United States and in Europe as a soldier, a scientist and as an inventor. He is known for what today is called Muzak.

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Events on 1865

31 Jan

Robert E. Lee
American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief.
13 Mar

African-American
American Civil War: The Confederate States of America agree to the use of African-American troops.
29 Mar

Appomattox Campaign
American Civil War: Federal forces under Major General Philip Sheridan move to flank Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee as the Appomattox Campaign begins.
4 Apr

Richmond, Virginia
American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate capital.
6 Apr

Appomattox Campaign
American Civil War: The Battle of Sailor's Creek: Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia during the Appomattox Campaign.

Births on March 21

George Owen Squier

Born on March 21, 1865

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Appomattox Campaign

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Appomattox Campaign