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00:00:41#10thmarch #onthisday #history
March 10th offers a diverse tapestry of historical events, cultural celebrations, and individual achievements from across the globe. Let's explore some noteworthy occurrences on this date:
Echoes from the Past:
• 1810: French composer Frédéric Chopin gives his first public concert at age 20, showcasing his exceptional musical talent.
• 1849: Abraham Lincoln, future president of the United States, applied for a patent on a device to lift boats over shoals, highlighting his inventive side.
• 1862: Great Britain and France recognize the independence of Zanzibar, strategically located on the east coast of Africa.
• 1864: Ulysses S. Grant was appointed Union armies commander in the American Civil War, a pivotal moment in the conflict.
• 1876: Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone, revolutionizing communication and forever changing how people connect.
• 1910: The Republic of China officially abolishes slavery, marking a significant social change.
• 1933: The first concentration camp in Germany, Dachau, opens near Munich, a chilling symbol of Nazi atrocities.
• 1945: The devastating firebombing of Tokyo by the United States Army Air Forces begins, resulting in widespread destruction and immense casualties.
• 1970: The Concorde, a supersonic passenger jet capable of breaking the sound barrier, makes its maiden test flight.
• 1985: Mikhail Gorbachev becomes the leader of the Soviet Union, ushering in an era of reform known as Glasnost and Perestroika.
• 2011: A massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan, causing widespread devastation and triggering a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
Celebrations Around the World:
• Bangladesh: National Mourning Day: A day to commemorate the death of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of Bangladesh, and the sacrifices made during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
• Estonia: Independence Day: Celebrated with parades, speeches, and cultural events to commemorate the nation's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1918.
Other Notable Events:
• 1772: Daniel Boone's daughter, Jemima Boone, is kidnapped by a group of Shawnee Indians, sparking a daring rescue mission.
• 1956: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney at a church social event, beginning their legendary partnership with The Beatles.00:01:54US earthquake: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey and New York
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that an earthquake of magnitude of 4.8 shook the northeastern US on Friday morning, causing vibrations to travel down the Atlantic coast between Boston and Philadelphia. The earthquake's epicenter was in Lebanon, New Jersey, about 45 miles (72 km) west of New York City. The quake caused buildings in crowded Manhattan and all five boroughs to tremble. The USGS estimates that up to 45 million individuals may have felt the shocks.
#usearthquake #newyorkquake #newjerseyquake
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