History
On this day in 1973: American troops evacuated Saigon
The evacuation of American troops from Saigon in 1973 marked a turning point in the Vietnam War, symbolizing the end...
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On this day in 1985: Belorussian-born French painter Marc Chagall died
Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarusian-French artist known for his dreamlike paintings that blended reality with fantasy. His works, filled...
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North Macedonia became the 30th country to join NATO
On March 27, 2020, North Macedonia officially became the 30th member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a...
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On this day in 1979: Signing of Israel-Egypt peace treaty
The signing of the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty on March 26, 1979, was a landmark event in Middle Eastern history, marking...
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On this day in 1975: King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot to death by his nephew
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was one of Saudi Arabia's most influential rulers, known for his modernization efforts and...
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On this day in 2016: Serbian politician Radovan Karadžić was found guilty of committing war crimes
Radovan Karadžić, a Bosnian Serb politician and convicted war criminal, played a central role in the Bosnian War (1992–1995). As...
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On this day in 2021: The Suez Canal was blocked
The Suez Canal, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, was dramatically blocked in March 2021 when the massive...
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On this day in 1934: The Augusta National Golf Club hosted the first Masters Tournament
The Augusta National Golf Club, one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world, hosted the first-ever Masters Tournament...
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On this day in 1963: Closing of Alcatraz prison
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, often referred to as "The Rock," remains one of the most infamous prisons in American history. Located...
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On this day in 1815: Napoléon Bonaparte enters Paris after his escape from Elba
On March 20, 1815, Napoléon Bonaparte made a dramatic return to Paris after escaping exile on the island of Elba....
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