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The Great Blizzard of 1888 begins along the eastern seaboard of the United States, shutting down commerce and killing more than 400 people.

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Great Blizzard of 1888

Severe snowstorm in the northeastern United States and Canada

The Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great Blizzard of '88 or the Great White Hurricane, was one of the most severe recorded blizzards in American history. The storm paralyzed the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine, as well as the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Snow…
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March 11

Day of the year

March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 295 days remain until the end of the year.
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