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MARCH 28 - History of food and drink
Click here for a list of March Food Shows, Festivals, etc
National Black Forest Day
Something on a Stick Day
1797 The first U.S. patent for a 'washing machine' was issued (possibly to Nathaniel Briggs). It was called a scrub board or wash board.
1819 Sir Joseph William Bazalgette was born. A British civil engineer, he designed the main sewer system for London.
1897 Victor Mills was born. He was a chemical engineer who worked for Proctor & Gamble. He improved Duncan Hines cake mixes, improved Jif peanut butter, and invented Pampers disposable diapers.
1948 John Evans of the music group 'Jethro Tull' was born.
1968 'Whiskey On A Sunday' was recorded by the Irish Rovers.
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