1990Law
Lithuania declares independence
Lithuania became first Soviet republic to declare independence from USSR.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster
Magnitude 9.0 Tohoku earthquake triggered tsunami causing meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan.
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1952Birth
Birth of Douglas Adams
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge, England.
1968Birth
Lisa Loeb born
Lisa Loeb was born. American singer.
1969Birth
Terrence Howard born
Terrence Howard was born. American actor.
1993Birth
Jodie Comer born
Jodie Comer was born. English actress.
Died on this day
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
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1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
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1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 11 March
- Jodie ComerEnglish actress (born 1993)Born 1993 · 33 years ago today
- Terrence HowardAmerican actor (born 1969)Born 1969 · 57 years ago today
- Lisa LoebAmerican musician, author and actress (born 1968)Born 1968 · 58 years ago today
- Douglas AdamsEnglish writer and humourist (1952–2001)Born 1952 · 74 years ago today
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Aaron EckhartAmerican actor (born 1968)12 March · born 1968
Liza MinnelliAmerican actress, singer, and dancer (born 1946)12 March · born 1946
Jack KerouacAmerican writer (1922–1969)12 March · born 1922
Emile HirschAmerican actor (born 1985)13 March · born 1985- CCommonBorn 197213 March · born 1972
Percival LowellAmerican businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer (1855–1916)13 March · born 1855
Day of Recognition11 March
World Plumbing Day
Highlights the vital role of plumbing in global health, hygiene, and sanitation.
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World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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