March 3

In 2013, a devastating bomb blast in Karachi, Pakistan, claimed the lives of at least 48 individuals and injured around 200 others in a predominantly Shia Muslim neighborhood. This tragic event highlights ongoing security challenges faced by communities in the region.

In 2005, Margaret Wilson was elected as the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, marking a historic period where, until August 23, 2006, all top political positions—including Elizabeth II as Head of State—were held by women. This unprecedented achievement made New Zealand the first country in the world to have women in all its highest political offices.

In 2005, aviation pioneer Steve Fossett achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first individual to pilot an airplane solo around the world without refueling, marking a significant moment in aviation history.

In 2005, James Roszko tragically murdered four Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) constables during a drug bust at his property in Rochfort Bridge, Alberta, before taking his own life. This devastating incident marks the deadliest peace-time event for the RCMP since the North-West Rebellion of 1885, highlighting a significant moment in Canadian law enforcement history.

In 1991, United Airlines Flight 585 tragically crashed during its final approach to Colorado Springs, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew on board.

In 1991, an amateur video emerged revealing the shocking beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers, sparking widespread outrage and a national conversation about police brutality and racial injustice.

In 1986, the Australia Act came into effect, marking a significant milestone in Australia's history as the nation achieved complete independence from the United Kingdom. This pivotal legislation transformed Australia's legal and constitutional framework, solidifying its status as a sovereign nation.

In 1985, a devastating magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit the Valparaíso Region of Chile, resulting in the tragic loss of 177 lives and leaving nearly one million residents homeless.

In 1980, the USS Nautilus was officially decommissioned and removed from the Naval Vessel Register, marking the end of its historic service as the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine.

In 1974, Turkish Airlines Flight 981 tragically crashed in Ermenonville, near Paris, France, resulting in the loss of all 346 passengers and crew members on board. This incident remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history.