On March 2nd:

 1807  The U.S. Congress Bans the Importation of Slaves

On March 2nd, 1807, the United States Congress passed the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, which banned the importation of slaves into the United States. While this legislation marked a significant step towards the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, slavery itself would not be abolished in the U.S. until several decades later.

 1933  The Movie “King Kong” Premieres in New York City

On this day in 1933, the iconic monster movie “King Kong” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, “King Kong” captivated audiences with its groundbreaking special effects and remains a classic of American cinema.

1962  Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points in a Single Basketball Game

Basketball history was made on March 2nd, 1962, when NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain scored an unprecedented 100 points in a single game while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks. Chamberlain’s record-setting performance remains one of the most iconic moments in sports history.