Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Independence, 1992: A Pivotal Moment in Balkan History
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Independence, 1992: On March 1, 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, following a referendum where the majority of its…
Uprisings Against Saddam Hussein, 1991: A Brutal Suppression of Desperate Hope
Uprisings Against Saddam Hussein, 1991: Following the Gulf War, uprisings against Saddam Hussein's regime began in Iraq on March 1, 1991. The rebellion, fueled by years of oppression under Hussein's…
Charles Lindbergh’s Son Kidnapped, 1932: The Crime of the Century
Charles Lindbergh's Son Kidnapped, 1932: The kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's son on March 1, 1932, shocked the nation. Charles Lindbergh Jr., just 20 months old, was abducted from the family's…
Yellowstone National Park, 1872: The Birth of Conservation and the World’s First National Park
Yellowstone National Park, 1872: On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone was designated as the world's first national park, an idea that sparked a global conservation movement. President Ulysses S. Grant signed…
International Underlings Day: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of the Workplace
International Underlings Day February 29th is also celebrated as International Underlings Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of assistants, interns, and all those who work in supporting…
2020: US-Taliban Deal – A Step Towards Peace in Afghanistan?
2020: US-Taliban Deal On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed a historic agreement aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan, America's longest conflict. The deal…
1972: Hank Aaron’s Record Contract
1972: Hank Aaron's Record Contract On February 29, 1972, baseball legend Hank Aaron signed a three-year contract worth $600,000 with the Atlanta Braves, making him the highest-paid player in Major…
1960: The Agadir Earthquake – A Devastating Disaster That Changed Morocco Forever
1960: The Agadir Earthquake The Agadir earthquake struck Morocco on February 29, 1960, devastating the city of Agadir and resulting in the deaths of 12,000 to 15,000 people. It was…
1940: Hattie McDaniel’s Historic Academy Award
1940: Hattie McDaniel's Historic Academy Award On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American to win an Academy Award. She won Best Supporting Actress…
2013: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns – A Historic Moment in the Catholic Church
2013: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy on February 28, 2013, becoming the first pope to do so since Gregory XII in 1415.…