In 2024, a devastating bombing and mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia, tragically results in at least 145 fatalities and injures 551 individuals. This incident highlights the ongoing issues of violence and public safety in the region.
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Bihar Day: Celebrating the Heritage and Future of Bihar
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Emancipation Day, known as Día de la Abolición de la Esclavitud in Puerto Rico, is a significant historical event observed annually on March 22. This day commemorates the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico, which took place in 1873, marking a pivotal moment in the island's history...
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Events
In 2021, a tragic mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, resulted in the deaths of ten individuals. This devastating event brought renewed attention to gun violence and public safety in the United States.
In 2020, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis implemented a national lockdown and the country's first self-imposed curfew to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This decisive action aimed to curb the spread of the virus and protect public health across Greece.
In 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the nation's largest self-imposed curfew to combat the spread of COVID-19. This significant announcement marked a pivotal moment in India's response to the pandemic.
In 2019, a tragic bus collision in Kitampo, a town located north of Accra, Ghana's capital, resulted in the deaths of at least 50 individuals.
In 2019, the Special Counsel investigation into the 2016 United States presidential election reached its conclusion as Robert Mueller submitted his comprehensive report to the U.S. Attorney General. This pivotal moment marked the end of a significant inquiry into election interference and gained national attention.
In 2017, during the Syrian civil war, the United States Air Force played a crucial role by airlifting 500 members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) south of the Euphrates River, marking the onset of the significant Battle of Tabqa. This strategic military operation highlights the international involvement in the ongoing conflict.
In 2017, a tragic terrorist attack near the Houses of Parliament in London resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injured over 20 others. This event marked a significant moment in the city’s ongoing battle against terrorism and heightened security concerns.
In March 2016, the tragic Brussels bombings resulted from three suicide attackers, leading to the loss of 32 lives and injuring 316 others. The devastating attacks targeted Brussels Airport and the Maelbeek metro station, marking a significant event in the city’s history of terrorism.
In 2013, a devastating fire at a refugee camp for Burmese individuals near Ban Mae, Thailand, claimed the lives of at least 37 people and left over 200 injured. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing struggles faced by refugees in the region.
Births
2001 – Artūrs Šilovs, Latvian ice hockey player
1997 – Chimezie Metu, Nigerian-American basketball player
1997 – Alex Meret, Italian footballer
1994 – Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Belarusian tennis player
1994 – Taurean Prince, American basketball player
1994 – Edwin Díaz, Puerto Rican baseball player
1992 – Edy Tavares, Cape Verdean basketball player
1992 – Roston Chase, Barbadian cricketer
1991 – Dominique Fishback, American actress
1989 – J. J. Watt, American football player
Deaths
2024 – Laurent de Brunhoff, French author and illustrator (b. 1925)
2018 – Johan van Hulst, Dutch politician, academic and author, Yad Vashem recipient (b. 1911)
2016 – Rita Gam, American actress (b. 1927)
2016 – Rob Ford, Canadian businessman and politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto (b. 1969)
2016 – Phife Dawg, American rapper (b. 1970)
2015 – Norman Scribner, American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1936)
2015 – Arkady Arkanov, Ukrainian-Russian actor and playwright (b. 1933)
2014 – Tasos Mitsopoulos, Cypriot politician, Cypriot Minister of Defence (b. 1965)
2014 – Yashwant Vithoba Chittal, Indian author (b. 1928)
2013 – Bebo Valdés, Cuban-Swedish pianist and composer (b. 1918)