Historical events on March 19
MARCH 19, 1979
The American cable television network C-SPAN, covering government proceedings and public-affairs programming, was launched.
Cable television is a system of delivering television programming to consumers via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through coaxial cables, or in
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MARCH 19, 2008
The gamma-ray burst GRB 080319B (artist's impression pictured), the farthest object from Earth that was observable by the naked eye, was observed.
In gamma-ray astronomy, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are extremely energetic events occurring in distant galaxies which represent the brightest and most powerful class
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MARCH 19, 1911
Established by Clara Zetkin, Käte Duncker, and others, International Women's Day was first observed.
Clara Zetkin was a German Marxist theorist, communist activist, and advocate for women's rights.
MARCH 19, 1998
An unscheduled Ariana Afghan Airlines flight crashed into a mountain on approach into Kabul, killing all 45 people aboard.
Ariana Afghan Airlines Co. Ltd. also known simply as Ariana, is the flag carrier and largest airline of Afghanistan. Founded in 1955,
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MARCH 19, 1962
Influential American musician Bob Dylan released his eponymous debut album, mainly comprising traditional folk, blues and gospel songs.
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter. Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in
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MARCH 19, 1928
The highly influential American radio comedy show Amos 'n' Andy made its debut.
Radio comedy, or comedic radio programming, is a radio broadcast that may involve variety show, sitcom elements, sketches, and various types of
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MARCH 19, 1865
American Civil War: The last battle of the Carolinas Campaign, the Battle of Bentonville, began, which contributed to the ultimate Union victory in the war.
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in
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MARCH 19, 1277
The Byzantine Empire and the Republic of Venice signed a treaty that renegotiated and extended by two years a previous treaty between them.
The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late
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MARCH 19, 1279
Mongol conquest of Song China: Zhao Bing (pictured), the last Song emperor, drowned at the end of the Battle of Yamen, bringing the Song dynasty to an end after three centuries.
The Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty was the final phase of the Mongol conquest of China, beginning under Ögedei Khan and
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MARCH 19, 1944
The secular oratorio A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett premiered at the Adelphi Theatre in London.
An oratorio is a musical composition with dramatic or narrative text for choir, soloists and orchestra or other ensemble.
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MARCH 19, 2011
First Libyan Civil War: The French Air Force launched Opération Harmattan, beginning foreign military intervention in Libya.
The Libyan civil war, also known as the First Libyan Civil War and Libyan Revolution, was an armed conflict in 2011 in
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MARCH 19, 1563
The Edict of Amboise was signed, ending the first war in the French Wars of Religion and inaugurating a period of official peace that lasted until 1567.
The Edict of Amboise, also known as the Edict of Pacification, was signed at the Château of Amboise on 19 March 1563
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MARCH 19, 1824
American explorer Benjamin Morrell departed Antarctica after a voyage later plagued by claims of fraud.
Benjamin Morrell was an American sea captain, explorer and trader who made a number of voyages, mainly to the Atlantic, the Southern
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MARCH 19, 1808
King Charles IV of Spain was forced to abdicate in favour of his son Ferdinand VII as a result of the Tumult of Aranjuez.
Charles IV was King of Spain and ruler of the Spanish Empire from 1788 to 1808.
MARCH 19, 2016
Flydubai Flight 981 crashed during an aborted landing at Rostov-on-Don Airport, Russia, resulting in the deaths of all 62 passengers and crew on board.
Flydubai Flight 981 (FZ981/FDB981) was a scheduled international passenger flight from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Rostov-on-Don, Russia. On 19 March 2016,
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MARCH 19, 1987
American televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as the host of The PTL Club in the midst of a sex scandal.
Televangelism and occasionally termed radio evangelism or teleministry, denotes the utilization of media platforms, notably radio and television, for the marketing of
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