Month: March 2024

1975: Release of "Young Americans" by David Bowie: RCA released David Bowie's ninth studio album, "Young Americans," on March 7, 1975. Recorded in Philadelphia and New York City, the album…

1971: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Historic Speech: On March 7, 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a momentous speech to a gathering of over two million people at the Ramna Race Course…

1955: "Peter Pan" Broadcast Live: The 1955 live broadcast of the musical "Peter Pan," starring Mary Martin, aired on NBC as part of the "Producers' Showcase" series, capturing the hearts…

1936: Hitler's Occupation of the Rhineland: On March 7, 1936, Adolf Hitler defied the Treaty of Versailles by marching German troops into the Rhineland, a demilitarized zone. This bold move…

March 5th: National Cheese Doodle Day and Absinthe Day: While not directly related to March 1st, it's worth noting that March 5th celebrates both National Cheese Doodle Day and Absinthe…

1981: Launch of the ZX81 Home Computer: The ZX81, a pioneering home computer, was launched by Sinclair Research on March 1st, 1981. Designed to be affordable and accessible for the…

1970: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) officially entered into force on March 1st, 1970. Aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology, promoting peaceful uses…

1960: Alberto Korda's Photograph of Che Guevara: On this day, Cuban photographer Alberto Korda captured his iconic image of Che Guevara during a memorial service in Havana. The photograph, titled…

1770: The Boston Massacre: On March 1st, 1770, a pivotal event in American history unfolded when British soldiers opened fire on a taunting crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five…