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March 08

YEAR 2021

International Women's Day marches in Mexico become violent with 62 police officers and 19 civilians injured in Mexico City alone.

International Women's Day marches in Mexico become violent with 62 police officers and 19 civilians injured in Mexico City alone.

YEAR 2021

Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity Consultative Council, a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations an...

Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity Consultative Council, a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations and democratically elected leaders, in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.

YEAR 2018

The first Aurat March (social/political demonstration) is held on International Women's Day in Karachi, Pakistan, since then held annually across Paki...

The first Aurat March (social/political demonstration) is held on International Women's Day in Karachi, Pakistan, since then held annually across Pakistan, and the feminist slogan "Mera Jism Meri Marzi" (My body, my choice), in demand for women's rig...

YEAR 2017

The Azure Window, a natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses in stormy weather.

The Azure Window, a natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses in stormy weather.

YEAR 2014

In one of aviation's greatest mysteries, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying a total of 239 people, disappears en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijin...

In one of aviation's greatest mysteries, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying a total of 239 people, disappears en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The fate of the flight remains unknown.

YEAR 2010

Headlined by Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, TNA Wrestling moves its flagship program, TNA Impact!, to Monday night. This effort to go "big time live" faile...

Headlined by Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, TNA Wrestling moves its flagship program, TNA Impact!, to Monday night. This effort to go "big time live" failed but is notable in the history of professional wrestling television.

YEAR 2004

A new constitution is signed by Iraq's Governing Council.

A new constitution is signed by Iraq's Governing Council.

YEAR 2001

Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-102, carrying the Expedition 2 crew to the International Space Station.

Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-102, carrying the Expedition 2 crew to the International Space Station.

YEAR 1994

A collision at Indira Gandhi International Airport kills 9 people.

A collision at Indira Gandhi International Airport kills 9 people.

YEAR 1988

Aeroflot Flight 3379 is hijacked by the Ovechkin family and diverted to Veshchevo in the Soviet Union.

Aeroflot Flight 3379 is hijacked by the Ovechkin family and diverted to Veshchevo in the Soviet Union.

YEAR 1985

A supposed failed assassination attempt on Islamic cleric Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah in Beirut, Lebanon kills 80 and injures 200 others.

A supposed failed assassination attempt on Islamic cleric Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah in Beirut, Lebanon kills 80 and injures 200 others.

YEAR 1983

Cold War: While addressing a convention of Evangelicals, U.S. President Ronald Reagan labels the Soviet Union an "evil empire".

Cold War: While addressing a convention of Evangelicals, U.S. President Ronald Reagan labels the Soviet Union an "evil empire".

YEAR 1979

Philips demonstrates the compact disc publicly for the first time.

Philips demonstrates the compact disc publicly for the first time.

YEAR 1979

Images taken by Voyager 1 prove the existence of volcanoes on Io, a moon of Jupiter.

Images taken by Voyager 1 prove the existence of volcanoes on Io, a moon of Jupiter.

YEAR 1966

Nelson's Pillar in Dublin, Ireland, is destroyed by a bomb.

Nelson's Pillar in Dublin, Ireland, is destroyed by a bomb.

YEAR 1965

Vietnam War: US Marines arrive at Da Nang.

Vietnam War: US Marines arrive at Da Nang.

YEAR 1965

Aeroflot Flight 513 crashes during takeoff from Kuybyshev Airport, killing 30 and injuring 9.

Aeroflot Flight 513 crashes during takeoff from Kuybyshev Airport, killing 30 and injuring 9.

YEAR 1963

The Ba'ath Party comes to power in Syria in a coup d'état.

The Ba'ath Party comes to power in Syria in a coup d'état.

YEAR 1962

A Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes into Mount Medetsiz in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, killing all 11 people on board.

A Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes into Mount Medetsiz in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, killing all 11 people on board.

YEAR 1950

The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 "Bus" begins production.

The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 "Bus" begins production.