Spanish Civil War ends as Madrid falls to the Nationalists headed by Francisco Franco
On 28 March 1939, Madrid fell to Franco’s Nationalists, bringing an end to the Spanish Civil War and marking the beginning of his long dictatorship
First successful non-direct blood transfusion performed
On 27 March 1914, Dr Albert Hustin performed the first successful non-direct blood transfusion, marking a key development in modern medical practices
Spanish expedition first sight Florida
On 27 March 1513, Juan Ponce de León and his expedition first sighted Florida, naming it "La Florida" during their search for the Fountain of Youth
Eichmann-organised transport to Auschwitz and Birkenau begin
On 26 March 1942, the first Eichmann-organised transport of Jews to Auschwitz and Birkenau signalled the intensification of the Holocaust’s mass extermination
William Caxton prints his translation of Aesop's Fables
On 26 March 1484, William Caxton printed his English translation of Aesop's Fables, making the classic moral tales widely available to readers
Large-scale anti-Vietnam War protests take place in the United States
On 26 March 1966, large anti-Vietnam War protests took place across US cities, marking a surge in public opposition to the conflict
Britain abolishes slave trade
On 25 March 1807, the British Parliament abolished the slave trade across the empire, imposing strict penalties and paving the way for the end of slavery
Florence Cathedral consecrated
On 25 March 1436, Pope Eugene IV consecrated Florence Cathedral, crowning Brunelleschi’s groundbreaking dome, a defining achievement of the Renaissance
Easter is observed for the first time
According to Dionysius Exiguus, the first Easter occurred on 25 March AD 31, marking the resurrection of Jesus and becoming the foundation of Christian faith
India enters lockdown with a population of 1.3 billion to deal with COVID-19
On 24 March 2020, Indian PM Narendra Modi ordered a 21-day lockdown for 1.3 billion people, initiating one of the world’s largest COVID-19 containment efforts
Canada gives its black citizens the right to vote
On 24 March 1837, Canada granted Black citizens the right to vote, marking a significant step toward racial equality and democratic inclusion
Union of crowns: James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England
On 24 March 1603, James VI of Scotland became James I of England, uniting the crowns and beginning the Stuart dynasty in England
US bombardment begins Battle of Okinawa
On 23 March 1945, US Navy forces bombarded Okinawa, setting the stage for the largest and bloodiest battle of the Pacific War in World War II
Germany grants Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers
On 23 March 1933, Germany’s Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, giving Hitler unchecked power and cementing the rise of the Nazi dictatorship
Give me liberty or give me death: Patrick Henry’s immortal words
On 23 March 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, rallying Virginia to join the fight for American independence
The Beatles release their first album
The album features 14 songs, including their hit title track "Please Please Me" and fan favorites like "I Saw Her Standing There"
Russia formally annexes Crimea amid international condemnation
On 21 March 2014, Russia formally annexed Crimea after a disputed referendum, drawing international condemnation and triggering long-term geopolitical tensions
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