The Election of Pope Francis: A Turning Point for the Roman Catholic Church
2013: Election of Pope Francis On March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. His election was…
The Dunblane School Massacre: A Tragic Turning Point for Gun Control in the UK
1996: Dunblane School Massacre The Dunblane school massacre on March 13, 1996, was a harrowing event in which 16 children and their teacher were fatally shot at Dunblane Primary School…
Apollo 9: Testing the Lunar Module and Pivotal Moment in the Space Race
1969: Return of Apollo 9 On March 13, 1969, Apollo 9 safely returned to Earth after a 10-day mission in orbit, proving critical components for the upcoming moon landing. The…
The Murder of Kitty Genovese: Unveiling the Bystander Effect and its Societal Impact
1964: Murder of Kitty Genovese Kitty Genovese's murder on March 13, 1964, in Queens, New York, became emblematic of urban apathy, leading to widespread recognition of the "Bystander Effect." Reports…
Alfred Hitchcock Day: Celebrating the Master of Suspense
Alfred Hitchcock Day: March 12 is celebrated as Alfred Hitchcock Day, an homage to the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, whose groundbreaking films in the thriller and suspense genres have…
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…
1947: “Chocolate Soldier” Opens in NYC
1947: "Chocolate Soldier" Opens in NYC: The operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" opened at the Century Theater in New York City on March 12, 1947, for a run of 69 performances.…
1930: Gandhi’s Salt March – A Pivotal Act of Civil Disobedience
1930: Gandhi's Salt March: On this day in 1930, Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Salt March, a pivotal act of civil disobedience against British salt taxes. Starting from his Sabarmati Ashram…
1938: Hitler’s Invasion of Austria – A Bold Move that Ignited Nazi Expansionism
1938: Hitler's Invasion of Austria: On March 12, 1938, Adolf Hitler orchestrated the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. This bold move was executed without firing a single…
2004 Madrid Train Bombings: A Tragic Reminder of Extremism’s Impact
2004: Madrid Train Bombings: On March 11, 2004, a series of coordinated bombings on commuter trains in Madrid, Spain, killed 193 people and injured more than 2,000. The attack, carried…