March 7

In a landmark ruling for the film industry, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2024. This verdict marks the first instance of an individual being held accountable for causing a fatality on a film set, raising crucial discussions on safety protocols in filmmaking.

In 2024, Sweden officially becomes the 32nd member of NATO, marking a significant milestone in international defense cooperation.

In 2021, the devastating Bata explosions in Equatorial Guinea resulted in the tragic loss of at least 108 lives and left over 615 individuals injured. This catastrophic event highlights the urgent need for safety measures and emergency preparedness in the region.

In 2009, the Real Irish Republican Army struck at Massereene Barracks, resulting in the tragic deaths of two British soldiers and injuring two additional soldiers along with two civilians. This incident marked the first British military fatalities in Northern Ireland since the conclusion of The Troubles, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

In 2007, Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 tragically crashed at Adisutjipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, resulting in the loss of 21 lives. This incident remains a significant event in aviation history.

In 2007, a significant reform of the British House of Lords took place, with the House of Commons voting to transition the upper chamber to a fully elected body. This historic decision aimed to enhance democratic representation and reshape the legislative landscape in the UK.

In 2006, the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba orchestrated a series of devastating bombings in Varanasi, India, highlighting the ongoing threat of extremism in the region.

In 1993, the tugboat Thomas Hebert tragically sank off the coast of New Jersey, USA, marking a significant maritime disaster in the region's history.

In 1989, diplomatic relations between Iran and the United Kingdom were severed following a dispute surrounding Salman Rushdie and his provocative novel, The Satanic Verses. This incident marked a significant turning point in international relations, spotlighting the tensions between freedom of expression and cultural sensitivities.

1987 – Lieyu Massacre: A tragic event where the Taiwanese military killed 19 unarmed Vietnamese refugees in Donggang, Lieyu, Kinmen. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the complexities of refugee treatment and military actions in Taiwan's history.