Historical Events Mar 22 1st colonial legislation prohibiting gambling enacted (Boston) Mar 23 French troops occupy Pinerolo Piedmont Famous Birthdays Mar 1 Ferdinand van Apshoven de Jongere, Flemish painter, baptized Mar 24 José Saenz d'Aguirre, Spanish cardinal, born in Logro, Old Castile (d. 1699) 1629 History by Year 1631