March 1845

Saturday 01:

President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.

Monday 03:

For the first time the U.S. Congress passes legislation overriding a presidential veto.

Tuesday 11:

The Flagstaff War: In New Zealand, Chiefs Hone Heke and Kawiti lead 700 Maoris to chop down the British flagpole and drive settlers out of the British colonial settlement of Kororareka because of breaches of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi.

Monday 17:

The rubber band is invented