U.S. Reaches Deal W/ Russia For Alaska, Reagan Almost Gets His, Clapton Born, Cagney Dies

Compare & contrast:

March 30: President Ronald Reagan shot; William Seward reaches deal to buy Alaska from Russia; Actor James Cagney dies; Musician Eric Clapton born.

(2011)

Highlights of this day in history: President Ronald Reagan is wounded in an assassination attempt; The U.S. reaches a deal with Russia to buy Alaska Territory; Actor James Cagney dies; Musician Eric Clapton born. (March 30)

(2013)

Guess ol' Seward got hisse'f cancelled.

And all the Clapton one could stand or need.