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This Happened - March 22: Terror In Brussels

The Brussels suicide attacks took place on this day in 2016, at the Zaventem airport and the Maalbeek metro station. A total of 32 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in the attacks.

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This Happened — March 21: Obama Goes To Cuba

Barack Obama visited Cuba on this day in 2016 as part of his efforts to improve relations between the United States and Cuba. The visit was the first by a U.S. president in nearly 90 years and came after the two countries had re-established diplomatic relations in 2015.

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This Happened - March 20: Invasion Of Iraq

The United States invaded Iraq on this day in 2003 under the pretext of Iraq possessing weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The Bush administration argued that Saddam Hussein's regime posed a threat to U.S. national security and to the stability of the Middle East. However, no WMDs were found after the invasion.

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This Happened - March 19: The Two Germanys Meet

The meeting between West Germany's Willy Brandt and East Germany's Willi Stoph on this day in 1970, was part of Brandt's "Ostpolitik" (Eastern policy), which aimed to improve relations between West Germany and East Germany.
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This Happened - March 18: Red Army Crushes Kronstadt Rebellion

The Kronstadt rebellion was a revolt by sailors and soldiers of the Kronstadt naval fortress in Russia on this day in 1921. They were protesting against the Bolshevik government and demanding greater political freedoms, the release of political prisoners, and an end to the forced requisition of grain from peasants.
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This Happened - March 17: Golda Meir's Rise To The Top

Golda Meir became the Prime Minister of Israel on this day in 1969, following the resignation of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. She was the first woman to hold the position in Israel and one of the few female leaders in the world at the time.
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This Happened - March 16: The Crimean Referendum

Crimea voted on this day in 2014 in a controversial referendum to secede from Ukraine to join Russia.

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This Happened - March 15: Mosque Shootings In Christchurch

The terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand involving a lone gunman who opened fire on worshippers. 51 people are killed and 50 others injured at the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre took place on this day in 2019.
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This Happened - March 14: Einstein's Famous Photo

Arthur Sasse's iconic portrait of Einstein sticking his tongue out was taken on this day in 1951, at Einstein's 72nd birthday party.
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This Happened - March 13: Pope Francis Is Elected

Pope Francis was elected on this day in 2013, becoming the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

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This Happened - March 12: Stromae Is Born

Stromae, the Belgian singer, rapper, and songwriter, was born on this day in 1985.

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This Happened - March 11: Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear Meltdown In Japan

One of the deadliest earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan occurred on this day in 2011. Following the natural disaster, a nuclear accident occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

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