In 1908, the supreme court ruled in muller v. oregon that northern securities had a monopoly that should be broken up. states could not decide the length of a workday. states could regulate grain storage fees. state laws could limit working hours for women.

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.

the allies' desire to seek retribution for germany's actions