Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal.
In context
- When
- Monday, August 2 193789 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 20th century · 1930s
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At a glance
Dates: From 1937.
What happened
The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal.
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- November 10Getúlio VargasBrazilian president Getúlio Vargas led a coup against his own constitutional government, establishing the dictatorial Estado Novo regime.
- December 3Rupert Bruce-MitfordRupert Bruce-Mitford, the spiritus rector of research on the Sutton Hoo ship burial, joined the British Museum.
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When did Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 happen?
August 2 1937 — 89 years ago, on a Monday.
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