10 March 1959 March 9, 2013 Author: Staff 300,000 Tibetans surround the Dalai Lama’s palace to prevent his removal by the Chinese army. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Have you noticed that whatever sport you're trying to learn, some earnest person is always telling you to keep your knees bent?" Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 30 May 1959 1 April 1959 16 September 1959 10 March 2006 Categories: History Tags: 10 March, 1959