1797Invention
First washing machine patented
Nathaniel Briggs patented first washing machine in New Hampshire.
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Before dinosaurs existed, dragonflies with 2-foot wings ruled the sky.
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Lady Gaga1986- Vince Vaughn1970
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28 March in history
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1979Tragedy
Three Mile Island nuclear accident
Partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear plant Pennsylvania, worst US nuclear accident, no direct deaths but caused panic.
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1955Birth
Reba McEntire born
Reba McEntire was born. American singer.
1970Birth
Vince Vaughn born
Vince Vaughn was born. American actor.
1986Birth
Lady Gaga born
Lady Gaga was born. American singer.
Died on this day
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30 BCDeath
Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Suicide
2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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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.
Suicide
1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Famous birthdays
14 this weekToday · 28 March
- Lady GagaAmerican singer, songwriter and actress (born 1986)Born 1986 · 40 years ago today
- Vince VaughnAmerican actor (born 1970)Born 1970 · 56 years ago today
- Reba McEntireAmerican country singer and actress (born 1955)Born 1955 · 71 years ago today
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Jennifer CapriatiAmerican former tennis player (born 1976)29 March · born 1976
Lucy LawlessNew Zealand actress (born 1968)29 March · born 1968
Elle MacphersonAustralian model and actress (born 1964)29 March · born 1964
John MajorPrime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 199729 March · born 1943
Norah JonesAmerican singer-songwriter and musician (born 1979)30 March · born 1979
Celine DionCanadian singer (born 1968)30 March · born 1968
Celebration28 March
Respect Your Cat Day
A fun observance encouraging pet owners to give extra attention to their feline friends.
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1956 70 yrs ago
Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 28 March.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
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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