Yogi Bear’s Supersonic Ejection: Advancing Ejection Seat Safety
1962: Yogi Bear Ejected at Supersonic Speeds: In a unique test on March 21, 1962, Yogi the bear became the first creature to be ejected at supersonic speeds by the…
1962: Yogi Bear Ejected at Supersonic Speeds: In a unique test on March 21, 1962, Yogi the bear became the first creature to be ejected at supersonic speeds by the…
1943: Assassination Attempt on Adolf Hitler Fails: On March 21, 1943, an assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler by a group of German Army officers during a meeting at his headquarters…
1940: Premiere of "Rebecca": Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca," based on Daphne du Maurier's novel and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, premiered in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 1940. The film,…
1917: Loretta Walsh Becomes First Female Petty Officer in US Navy: On March 21, 1917, Loretta Walsh made history by becoming the first female Petty Officer in the United States…
2003: Invasion of Iraq: The United States, along with allies the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland, launched an invasion of Iraq on March 20, 2003. The operation aimed to disarm…
1995: Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack: On March 20, 1995, members of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo released sarin, a deadly nerve gas, in the Tokyo subway, killing 13 people and…
1868: Jesse James Gang Bank Robbery: The notorious Jesse James Gang carried out a bank robbery in Russellville, Kentucky, on March 20, 1868, stealing $14,000. This heist was part of…
1760: The Great Fire of Boston: On March 20, 1760, the Great Fire of Boston erupted, destroying 349 buildings in the heart of the city. This catastrophic event left many…
1739: Nadir Shah Occupies Delhi: In 1739, Iranian ruler Nadir Shah occupied Delhi, India, and unleashed a devastating sack of the city, resulting in enormous plunder, including the jewels of…
2023: UBS Buys Credit Suisse: In a significant financial move on March 19, 2023, UBS, Switzerland's largest bank, agreed to buy its rival Credit Suisse for about $3.2 billion. This…