A look at what happened on this day 1 March in history. From various achievements and milestones to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
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Below, is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day:
ON THIS DAY: 1 March
1994 | Chief Buthelezi contemplates registering the IFP for the April 1994 election.
1992 | Bosnian Serbs initiate sniping in Sarajevo following the Croats and Muslims’ vote for Bosnian independence.
1985 | The Pentagon acknowledges the hypothesis that a nuclear war could result in a “nuclear winter,” blocking out the sun.
1974 | A grand jury charges seven of President Nixon’s aides with conspiracy in the Watergate scandal.
1968 | Clark Clifford replaces Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
BIRTHDAYS
2000 | Ava Allan, Television Actress, is born.
1994 | Justin Bieber, a Pop Singer, is born.
1989 | Emeraude Toubia, Television Actress, is born.
1983 | Lupita Nyong’o, Movie Actress, is born.
1965 | Booker T, Wrestler, is born.
DEATHS
2009 | Carolyn Cudone, an American golfer, passes away at the age of 90.
2007 | Eddy Firestone, an American radio, television, and film actor, dies at 86.
2006 | Harry Browne, American politician and author, dies at 72.
2005 | Israeli secret agent Peter Malkin dies at 77.
2001 | Henry Wade, an American lawyer, passes away at 86.
SPORTS
2003 | Newcastle United defeats Chelsea 2-1, bolstering their pursuit of a UEFA Champions League berth. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scores an own goal at St James’ Park to give Newcastle the lead, with Frank Lampard equalizing before halftime.
ENTERTAINMENT
2004 | Michael Jackson launches a new website, www.mjjsource.com, featuring a retrospective of his music career and updates on his ongoing criminal trial.
AFRICA FACT
Cape Town, situated in South Africa, is the southernmost city on the African continent. Cape Agulhas, also known as the Cape of Good Hope, marks the southernmost point of Africa.