2011: Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan – A Devastating Natural Disaster
2011: Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: A devastating 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, on March 11, 2011, triggering a massive tsunami. The dual disasters…
1924: Premiere of “Farmer’s Wife”
1924: Premiere of "Farmer's Wife": "The Farmer's Wife," a comedic play by Eden Phillpotts, premiered in London on March 11, 1924. The story, centered around a widowed farmer searching for…
1897: Meteorite Explosion over West Virginia
1897: Meteorite Explosion over West Virginia: On this day in 1897, a meteorite entered the Earth's atmosphere and exploded over New Martinsville, West Virginia. The explosion sent debris raining down,…
1855: William Poole’s Burial – A Notorious Figure Laid to Rest
1855: William Poole's Burial: On March 11, 1855, William Poole, better known as "Bill the Butcher" and the leader of the Bowery Boys gang, was buried in Brooklyn. His funeral…
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women’s Achievements and Advocating for Gender Equality
International Women’s Day: Celebrated annually on March 8, International Women's Day recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. It also serves as a call to action…
The Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: A Historic Aviation Mystery
2014: Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished from radar screens, sparking one of the greatest aviation mysteries in history. The flight,…
1990: Zodiac Killer’s First Victim
1990: Zodiac Killer's First Victim: On March 8, 1990, the infamous Zodiac Killer is believed to have shot his first victim, Mario Orosco. The Zodiac Killer, whose identity remains unknown,…
1971: Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali – The Fight of the Century
1971: Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali: On March 8, 1971, in what was billed as "The Fight of the Century," Joe Frazier defended his heavyweight championship against Muhammad Ali at…
1817: Creation of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
1817: Creation of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): On March 8, 1817, the New York Stock Exchange was officially founded, establishing a centralized location for the trading of securities.…
1987: Mike Tyson vs. James ‘Bonecrusher’ Smith – A Historic Boxing Showdown
1987: Mike Tyson vs. James 'Bonecrusher' Smith: On March 7, 1987, Mike Tyson faced James 'Bonecrusher' Smith in Las Vegas, defending his WBC/WBA heavyweight boxing titles. Tyson won by unanimous…