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00:00:48#3rdmarch #onthisday #history
March 3rd presents a diverse array of historical events, cultural celebrations, and individual achievements across the globe. Here's a glimpse into some noteworthy occurrences on this date:
Echoes of the Past:
• 473: Gundobad, nephew of Ricimer, nominates Glycerius as the emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
• 724: Empress Genshō of Japan abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew, Shōmu, who becomes the new emperor.
• 1575: Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Sultan Daud Khan Karrani's army at the Battle of Tukaroi, consolidating Mughal power in India.
• 1585: The Olympic Theatre, designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza, Italy.
• 1671: The Paris Opera, a premier venue for opera and ballet, opens its doors for the first time.
• 1820: Henry Clay helped secure passage for the Missouri Compromise, a controversial measure to maintain a balance between slave and free states in the United States.
• 1861: Tsar Alexander II of Russia issues the Emancipation Manifesto, officially freeing millions of serfs from bondage.
• 1918: The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, one of two treaties signed between the Central Powers and Soviet Russia, ended Russia's participation in World War I.
• 1923: The first issue of "Time" magazine is published, marking the beginning of a significant American weekly news publication.
• 1924: The last vestiges of the Ottoman Empire are abolished, paving the way for the establishment of the Republic of Turkey under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
• 1931: The U.S. Congress officially adopted the "Star-Spangled Banner" as the United States' national anthem.
• 1934: American bank robber John Dillinger escapes from prison in Crown Point, Indiana, becoming notorious in American criminal history.
• 1938: The world's fastest steam locomotive, the German DRG Class 89, is built, reaching speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
• 1974: A Turkish Airlines jet crashes near Paris, France, tragically claiming the lives of all 345 people on board.
Celebrations Around the World:
• Bulgaria: Liberation Day: Commemorates the country's liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878.
• Japan: Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival): Celebrated by families with daughters, featuring the display of elaborate doll sets representing the Emperor and Empress.**
• Taiwan: Martyrs' Day: Honors those who sacrificed their lives to defend democracy and freedom.**
Individual Achievements:
• 1847: Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, is born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• 1931: Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, is born, playing a pivotal role in the end of the Cold War.
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