Historical Events
Battle of Cerro Corá
War of the Triple Alliance finally ends with the Battle of Cerro Corá and the death of Paraguayan Dictator Francisco Solano López after over 5 years of bloodshed between Paraguay and Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay
Famous Deaths
Francisco Solano López (1826-1870)
President and Dictator of Paraguay (1862-70), shouts "¡Muero con mi patria!" (I die with my nation) and dies in a struggle with Brazilian soldiers attempting to disarm him at 43
Died in 1870 1870 Highlights
About March 1, 1870
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
