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PEANUTS® By Charles Schultz Saturday, March 19, 2011 – Daily News – 3B Today in History By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, March 19, the 78th day of 2011. There are 287 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 19, 1911, the first International DILBERT® By Scott Adams Women’s Day, the inspiration of German socialist Clara Zetkin, was observed with rallies and parades in Ger- many, Austria, Denmark and Switzerland. On this date: In 1859, the opera ‘‘Faust’’ by Charles Gounod pre- miered in Paris. Time. In 1918, Congress approved Daylight-Saving In 1920, the Senate rejected, for a second time, the Treaty of Versailles (vehr-SY’) by a vote of 49 in favor, 35 against, falling short of the two-thirds majority need- ed for approval. In 1931, Nevada Governor Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling. In 1941, Jimmy Dorsey and Orchestra recorded ‘‘Green Eyes’’ and ‘‘Maria Elena’’ for Decca Records. GARFIELD® By Jim Davis In 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan; the ship, however, was saved. Adolf Hitler issued his so-called ‘‘Nero Decree,’’ ordering the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands. In 1951, Herman Wouk’s World War II novel ‘‘The Caine Mutiny’’ was first published. In 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its day-to-day business. SHOE By Chris Cassatt and Gary Brookins In 1981, during a pre-flight test of the space shut- tle Columbia, two Rockwell International employees were killed after entering a chamber filled only with nitrogen (three other workers survived). In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start BLONDIE® By Dean Young and Stan Drake of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.) Ten years ago: California officials declared a power alert, ordering the first of two days of rolling black- outs. Five years ago: President George W. Bush marked the third anniversary of the Iraq war by touting efforts to build democracy there, without ever mentioning the word ‘‘war.’’ Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko won a third term. Tennessee’s Candace Parker became the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game, jamming one-handed on a break- away just 6:12 into the Lady Vols’ 102-54 victory against Army. Boxer Kevin Payne, 34, died one day after win- ning an eight-round welterweight bout in Evansville, Ind. BEETLE BAILEY® By Mort Walker One year ago: The White House released an online video of President Barack Obama making a fresh appeal directly to the people of Iran, saying a U.S. offer of diplomatic dialogue still stood, but that the Tehran government had chosen isolation. Today’s Birthdays: Former White House nation- al security adviser Brent Scowcroft is 86. Theologian Hans Kung is 83. Jazz musician Ornette Coleman is 81. Author Philip Roth is 78. Actress Renee Taylor is 78. Actress-singer Phyllis Newman is 78. Actress Ursula Andress is 75. Singer Clarence ‘‘Frogman’’ Henry is 74. Singer Ruth Pointer (The Pointer Sis- ters) is 65. Actress Glenn Close is 64. Film produc- er Harvey Weinstein is 59. Actor Bruce Willis is 56. Playwright Neil LaBute is 48. Rock musician Gert Bet- tens (K’s Choice) is 41. Rappper Bun B is 38. Rock musician Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World) is 35. Actress Abby Brammell is 32. Actor Craig Lamar Tray- lor is 22. Actor Philip Bolden is 16. Thought for Today: ‘‘As a woman I have no coun- try. As a woman my country is the whole world.’’ — Virginia Woolf, English author (1882-1941). HAGAR the Horrible® By Chris Browne RUBES® By Leigh Rubin ZITS BY JERRY SCOTT & JIM BORGMAN FRANK & ERNEST® By Bob Thaves ALLEY OOP