This day in history: March 31
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Date(s) - 31/03/2035
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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1918
Today was the first day of “Daylight Saving Time” in the entire United States. Little Falls practiced the new time schedule, where some other communities kept the practice of “God’s Time.”
1933
Former city treasurer John L. Lockwood pleads guilty to embezzlement of city funds and is sentenced to 1 ½ to 2 years in Auburn prison. The shortage amounted to $6,410.
1957
A rousing and enthusiastic welcome was accorded the Wilbur Crisp coached Little Falls High School basketeers – the Section 3 overall champs – on their triumphant return home from Syracuse. Led by Paul Mosny , Jim Brown and Bob McCully, the purple and white defeated Cherry Valley 59 -40 in the final.