March 03 in history: Oil discovered in Saudi, Texas becomes state, and more
| Updated: Mar 03, 2021, 02:39 PM IST
Switzerland votes to join UN, Gunmen attack Sri Lanka cricketers' bus in Lahore, and more — here's what happened on this day in history
US recognises Texas as an independent sovereign state
US recognises Texas as an independent sovereign state
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Russia's Alexander II signs Emancipation Manifesto abolishing serfdom
Russia's Alexander II signs Emancipation Manifesto abolishing serfdom
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Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia
Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia
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Switzerland votes to join U.N., abandoning 200 years of neutrality
Switzerland votes to join U.N., abandoning 200 years of neutrality
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Gunmen attack Sri Lanka cricketers' bus in Lahore, kill 6 policemen
Gunmen attack Sri Lanka cricketers' bus in Lahore, kill 6 policemen