The Abdication of Charles IV: A Turning Point in Spanish History
1808: Charles IV of Spain Abdicates: Charles IV, King of Spain, abdicated the throne on March 19, 1808, following riots and a popular revolt at the Aranjuez winter palace. His…
The Peking Imperial Family’s Mass Suicide: A Tragic Act of Loyalty in the Fall of the Ming Dynasty
1644: Peking Imperial Family's Mass Suicide: In 1644, facing the fall of the Ming Dynasty, 200 members of the Peking imperial family and court committed suicide as an act of…
Unearthing the Secrets: The 1989 Discovery of a 4,400-Year-Old Mummy in Egypt
1989: Discovery of a 4,400-Year-Old Mummy in Egypt: On March 18, 1989, archaeologists in Egypt discovered a 4,400-year-old mummy within the Pyramid of Cheops, also known as the Great Pyramid…
The First Public Bus Service in Paris: A Groundbreaking Revolution in Urban Transportation
1662: First Public Bus Service in Paris: Initiated by the mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal, the world's first public bus service, known as the "Carosses a Cinq Sous," began operations…
The Tragic End of Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar
1314: Execution of Jacques de Molay: Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, met his tragic end on March 18, 1314, when he was…
Julius Caesar’s Assassination: A Pivotal Moment in Roman History
44 BC: Julius Caesar's Assassination: Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, was assassinated on the Ides of March, March 15, 44 BC, by a group of senators including Brutus and Cassius.…
1926 Train Disaster in Costa Rica: A Tragic Catalyst for Change
1926: Train Disaster in Costa Rica: A tragic train accident occurred in Costa Rica on March 14, 1926, when a train derailed and plunged into the Río Virilla. This catastrophic…
The Launch of the Concrete Ship “Faith”: A Turning Point in Shipbuilding History
1918: Launch of the Concrete Ship "Faith": On March 14, 1918, the first concrete ship to cross the Atlantic, named the "Faith," was launched in San Francisco. This innovative vessel…
The Salvation Army: A Historic Debut in America
1880: Salvation Army's U.S. Debut: The Salvation Army, originally founded in England, began its operations in the United States on March 14, 1880, marking its American debut at Harry Hill's…
2003: Assassination of Zoran Đinđić and SARS Warning
2003: Assassination of Zoran Đinđić and SARS Warning: March 12, 2003, was marked by two significant global events. Zoran Đinđić, the reformist Prime Minister of Serbia known for his efforts…