Under the articles of confederation, the was signed in 1783, officially ending the revolutionary war.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.

to force terrorists groups to stop attacking western targets using massive military force.