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March 22, 1952: The Giants of Hebron High School defeat Quincy High School 64-59 in overtime to win the boys basketball state title

March 21, 1860: Lt. Gov. John Wood becomes Illinois’ 12th governor

March 20, 1920: George Halas, “Mr. Everything,” arrives in Decatur to begin coaching the Decatur Staleys, the football club of Staley Manufacturing

March 19, 1860: William Jennings Bryan is born in Salem in Marion County

March 18, 1925: The Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest single tornado in U.S. history

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