Today in History: March 1, serial killer BTK charged
Briefly

On March 1, significant events in history include the 2005 charges against Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, for 10 murders. This day also marks President Ulysses S. Grant's signing of the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act in 1872, creating the first national park. Other notable occurrences are the 1932 kidnapping of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the establishment of the Peace Corps by JFK in 1961, and the 1971 Capitol bombing by the Weather Underground, which left no injuries but caused damage.
On March 1, 2005, Dennis Rader, known as the BTK killer, was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder in Wichita, Kansas, revealing his hidden life.
March 1 marks significant historical events, including President Ulysses S. Grant signing the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act in 1872, establishing the first national park.
In 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr. was kidnapped, leading to a tragic outcome when his remains were discovered two months later, shocking the nation.
The establishment of the Peace Corps by President Kennedy in 1961 has led to over 240,000 Americans serving in volunteer roles globally since its inception.
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