03-19-24 Today In History Podcast
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#TodayInHistory #HistoricalEvents #OnThisDay #HistoryLovers #HistoryDailyPodcast On March 19th, throughout history, a variety of significant events have taken place across different fields, including politics, science, culture, and sports. Here are 15...
mostra másOn March 19th, throughout history, a variety of significant events have taken place across different fields, including politics, science, culture, and sports. Here are 15 notable occurrences, each offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of human history:
1279: The Battle of Yamen ends in the South China Sea, marking the defeat of the Song Dynasty by the Yuan Dynasty, effectively ending the Song Dynasty's reign in China.
1563: The Edict of Amboise is signed, bringing the first war of the French Wars of Religion to an end and granting limited religious freedom to the Huguenots in France.
1649: The House of Commons of England passes an act abolishing the House of Lords, declaring it "useless and dangerous to the people of England."
1687: Explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle, searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River, is murdered by his men in present-day Texas.
1861 The First Taranaki War ends in New Zealand, a pivotal conflict between the British colonists and the indigenous Māori.
1885: Louis Riel declares a provisional government in Saskatchewan, beginning the NorthWest Rebellion against Canada.
1918 The U.S. Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight-saving time to save energy during World War I.
1931 Gambling is legalized in Nevada, leading to the development of Las Vegas as a major city for entertainment and gambling.
1945 World War II: Off the coast of Japan, the aircraft carrier USS Franklin is heavily damaged by a Japanese air attack, killing over 800 of its crew but not sinking the ship.
1954 Willie Mosconi set a world record by running 526 consecutive balls without a miss during a straight pool exhibition in Springfield, Ohio, a record in billiards that still stands.
1962: Bob Dylan releases his first album, "Bob Dylan," marking the beginning of a legendary music career.
1972: India and Bangladesh sign a friendship treaty, solidifying relations after Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan.
1982 Falklands War: Argentinian forces land on South Georgia Island, precipitating the Falklands War with the United Kingdom.
2003: The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, wins a controversial election amid accusations of voter fraud and intimidation.
2008 Swedish opera singer Malena Ernman wins the Melodifestivalen and is selected to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "La voix.".
These events underscore March 19th as a day of political shifts, cultural milestones, and significant historical developments across various spheres.
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