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This Day In History

On this day, March 20th
The Tokyo subway is hit by a sarin attack in 1995 and military operations begin in Iraq on this day seven years ago.
On this day, March 19th
For those of you still suffering from losing an hour of sleep this past weekend, you can blame the members of Congress in 1918.
On this day, March 18th
Hollywood and the world mourns the loss of director Anthony Minghella on this day in 2008 and actress Natasha Richardson one year later.
On this day, March 17th
Two years ago today New York Governor Eliot Spitzer resigns after his involvement in a high-priced prostitution ring is uncovered.
On this day, March 16th
Simon & Garfunkle make Grammy history in 1971 and a major development in the Iran-Contra affair happens on this day in 1988.
On this day, March 15th
Adolf Hitler proclaims The Third Reich in 1933 and an infamous Hollywood marriage begins on this day in 1964.
On this day, March 14th
The body of President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent burial place at Arlington National Cemetery on this day in 1967.
On this day, March 13th
A former U.S. president dies on this day in 1901 and a man shoots and kills 16 children and a teacher before committing suicide in Scotland in 1996.
On this day, March 12th
President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his first "fireside chat" in 1933 and kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart is found alive on this day in 2003.
On this day, March 11th
Janet Reno is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Attorney General, becoming the first female to hold that office, on this day in 1993.