1765: Stamp Act imposed on American colonies

8 Stereotype-Shattering Sesame Street Characters and America's Richest(and Poorest) Presidents [Mar 22]( THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1765 [Stamp Act imposed on American colonies]( In an effort to raise funds to pay off debts and defend the vast new American territories won from the French in the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), the British government passes the Stamp Act on this day in 1765. The legislation levied a direct tax on all materials printed for commercial... [read more »]( History in the Headlines [8 Stereotype-Shattering Sesame Street Characters]( As an autistic Muppet named Julia officially joins "Sesame Street," get the stories behind eight characters who've helped teach kids—and adults—some powerful life lessons. [America's Richest (and Poorest) Presidents]( Donald Trump’s net wealth may have taken a hit due to the real estate market, but he's still America's wealthiest chief executive. Who else made the list? American Revolution 1765 [British pass Stamp Act »]( Automotive 1983 [The origins of the Hummer »]( Civil War 1817 [Braxton Bragg born »]( Cold War 1947 [Truman orders loyalty checks of federal employees »]( Crime 1984 [Teachers are indicted at the McMartin Preschool »]( Disaster 1859 [Earthquake destroys landmarks in Quito, Ecuador »]( 2014 [Mudslide in Washington state kills more than 40 people »]( General Interest 1820 [Naval hero killed in duel »]( 1945 [Arab League formed »]( 1972 [Equal Rights Amendment passed by Congress »]( Hollywood 2007 [News Corporation and NBC announce new Web deal »]( Literary 1947 [Prolific, best-selling author James Patterson is born »]( Music 1930 [Stephen Sondheim is born »]( Old West 1908 [Louis L'Amour born »]( Presidential 1933 [FDR legalizes sale of beer and wine »]( Sports 1894 [First Stanley Cup championship played »]( Vietnam War 1965 [Officials confirm "non-lethal gas" was provided »]( 1968 [Westmoreland to depart South Vietnam »]( World War I 1915 [Russians take Austrian garrison at Przemysl »]( World War II 1942 [Cripps and Gandhi meet »]( [HISTORY.com]( [SHOWS]( [VIDEOS]( [SCHEDULE]( [TOPICS]( [Subscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Contact Us](mailto:thc.newsletters@aetn.com) This is a promotional email from HISTORY and A+E Networks. You received this message because {EMAIL} is subscribed to This Day In History email updates. If you DO NOT wish to receive these emails please [UNSUBSCRIBE](. Having trouble viewing this message? [View the web version](. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not junk folders) and view images, [please add us to your address book or safe/white list](. © 2017 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Email Marketing, 235 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 [Corporate Information]( | [TV Parental Guidelines]( | [Careers]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Copyright Policy]( | [Ad Sales]( | [Ad Choices](