This Day in History - March 30, 2026

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1:00The only brewed coffee was given away as samples. Surprising fact, the founders named the business Starbucks after the first mate from the novel Moby Dick to honor the maritime history of both Seattle and the coffee trade. They had considered naming the business Pequod after the ship from Moby Dick, but decided that did not sound very appetizing. Also won this day in history in 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. In 1870, the 15th Amendment was adopted into the US Constitution, granting black men the right to vote. And in 1981, US President Ronald Reagan was shot. That's all for today. Come back tomorrow to learn a little bit more about the world around you, be kind to yourself and others, and enjoy the rest of your day.