1956 Event U.S. actress Grace Kelly marries Monaco's Prince Rainier III 1956 Event Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier III of Monaco (civil ceremony) 1950 Event Prince Rainier III becomes ruler of Monaco 1949 Event Prince Rainier III coronation as 30th ruling Prince of Monaco 1949 Event Prince Rainier III becomes leader of Monaco 1923 Birthday Clint Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, 1949- 1903 Birthday Priaulx Rainier, composer 1899 Event President McKinley signs bill creating Mount Rainier National Park (5th in U.S.) 1870 Event 1st ascent of Mount Rainier, Washington 1843 Event Mount Rainier in Washington State erupts 1792 Event British Captain George Vancouver sights, names Mount Rainier, Washington
