Timeline March 1863

Events in March 1863 3

• 1863 National Academy of Sciences founded US body created to advise government on science The United States Congress chartered the National Academy of Sciences on 3 March 1863 to provide independent scientific advice to the federal government. It remains a leading American scientific institution.
• 1863 French forces capture Puebla Key siege in France's intervention in Mexico French troops besieged and captured the Mexican city of Puebla on 17 May 1863 after a two-month siege, avenging their defeat there the previous year. The victory opened the road to Mexico City during France's military intervention in Mexico.
• 1863 George I elected King of the Hellenes Danish prince chosen to rule Greece A Danish prince, William, was elected King of the Hellenes by the Greek National Assembly on 30 March 1863, taking the name George I. His election settled a succession crisis following the ouster of King Otto and began a dynasty that ruled Greece for much of the following century.