Launch of Early Bird, the first commercial communications satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit. Early Bird, also known as Intelsat I, was indeed the…
4 April 1925
The Schutzstaffel (SS) is founded under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Party in Germany. The Schutzstaffel (SS), which translates to “Protection Squadron” in English, was a paramilitary…
3 April 1721
Robert Walpole becomes, in effect, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, though he himself denied that title. Robert Walpole is widely considered to be…
2 April 1992
In New York, Mafia boss John Gotti is convicted of murder and racketeering and is later sentenced to life in prison. John Gotti, also known…
1 April 1997
Comet Hale–Bopp is seen passing at perihelion. Comet Hale-Bopp was one of the most widely observed comets of the 20th century. It was discovered independently…
31 March 1889
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic structures in the world, has a rich history: Concept and Design:…
30 March 1961
The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is signed in New York City. The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is an international treaty aimed at combating…
29 March 1632
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed returning Quebec to French control after the English had seized it in 1629.
28 March 1979
A coolant leak at the Three Mile Island’s Unit 2 nuclear reactor outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania leads to the core overheating and a partial meltdown. The…