1830⚡ Event
Book of Mormon published
The Book of Mormon is published by Joseph Smith in Palmyra, New York, founding a major new religious movement.
religion
This Week in History: Week 13
March 25 – March 31
Over 117 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
Explore the Full Daily Timelines
Major Events (March 25 – March 31)(20)
1949⚡ Event
Soviet deportations from Baltic states
The Soviet Union began mass deportations of over 90,000 "undesirable" people from the Baltic states to Siberia.
politics
1953⚡ Event
Jonas Salk announces polio vaccine
American virologist Jonas Salk announces that he has successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis on a small group of children.
medicinescience
1971⚡ Event
Bangladesh declares independence
Leaders in East Pakistan proclaim the independence of Bangladesh, beginning a war for national liberation.
politicswar
1975⚡ Event
Assassination of King Faisal
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot and killed by his nephew Faisal bin Musaid.
politics
1979⚡ Event
Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty signed
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin sign the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty at the White House.
politics
1995⚡ Event
First Wiki Site Established
American computer programmer Ward Cunningham established the first wiki site, the WikiWikiWeb.
technologyliterature
1995⚡ Event
Schengen Agreement takes effect
The Schengen Agreement comes into force in several European countries, easing passport-free travel across internal borders.
politicslaw
1997⚡ Event
Heaven's Gate Cult Suicide
Police discovered the bodies of 39 members of the Heaven's Gate religious group in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The deaths were ruled an apparent cult suicide.
religiondisaster
1999⚡ Event
Jack Kevorkian Trial
A jury began deliberations in the trial of Jack Kevorkian, who was charged with murder for his role in physician-assisted suicide. He was accused in the death of a terminally ill patient.
lawmedicine
2002⚡ Event
Netanya suicide bombing and Operation Defensive Shield
A suicide bomber killed around 30 Israeli civilians in Netanya, triggering Operation Defensive Shield, a large-scale counter-terrorist military incursion into the West Bank.
warpolitics
2006⚡ Event
Seattle Rave Shooting
A gunman entered a Seattle rave afterparty, killing six and wounding two before committing suicide.
disasterentertainment
2006⚡ Event
Belarusian Election Protests
Protesters demanding a new election in Belarus were arrested, including opposition leader Alyaksandr Kazulin.
politicslaw
2009⚡ Event
Tesla Model S Unveiled
A prototype of the Tesla Model S, a groundbreaking electric car, was unveiled. This vehicle would become highly influential in the automotive industry.
technologyeconomics
2009⚡ Event
Situ Gintung dam failure
A failure of the dam holding Situ Gintung, an artificial lake in Tangerang, Indonesia, caused floods that killed at least 100 people.
disaster
2010⚡ Event
Sinking of ROKS Cheonan
The South Korean warship ROKS Cheonan sank in the Yellow Sea after an explosion, allegedly caused by a North Korean torpedo. 46 sailors lost their lives.
wardisaster
2015⚡ Event
Himeji Castle re-opens
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Japan's largest castle, re-opened after extensive restoration.
2020⚡ Event
North Macedonia joins NATO
North Macedonia officially became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
politics
2023⚡ Event
Ciudad Juárez migrant center fire
Forty people were killed in a fire at a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
disaster
2024⚡ Event
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by the MV Dali container ship. Six people were killed in the disaster.
disastertechnology
Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1874🎂 Birth
Robert Frost born
American poet Robert Frost is born in San Francisco. He became known for realistic depictions of rural New England life.
literature
1944🎂 Birth
Diana Ross born
American singer and actress Diana Ross is born in Detroit. She gained fame as the lead singer of the Supremes.
musicentertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Awra Briguela
Awra Briguela, a Filipino actor and comedian, was born. They gained prominence for their roles in entertainment.
entertainment
2005🎂 Birth
Ella Anderson
Ella Anderson, an American actress, was born. She has appeared in various film and television productions.
entertainment
2007🎂 Birth
Jesús Fortea
Jesús Fortea, a Spanish footballer, was born. He is known for his career in professional soccer.
sports
Notable Deaths This Week(15)
1827🕊️ Death
Ludwig van Beethoven dies
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven dies in Vienna at age 56 during a thunderstorm, according to legend.
musicarts
1892🕊️ Death
Walt Whitman dies
American poet Walt Whitman, author of Leaves of Grass, dies in Camden, New Jersey at age 72.
literature
2016🕊️ Death
Death of Mother Angelica
Mother Angelica, an American Roman Catholic religious leader and media personality, passed away.
religion
2018🕊️ Death
Death of Bert Nievera
Bert Nievera, a Filipino-American singer, died at the age of 81.
musicentertainment
2020🕊️ Death
Floyd Cardoz
Floyd Cardoz, an Indian-born American chef, has died. He was born in 1960.
entertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary, the beloved American author known for her children's books, has died. She was born in 1916.
literaturearts
2022🕊️ Death
Death of Taylor Hawkins
Taylor Hawkins, an American drummer and singer, has died.
musicentertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala was an Indian actor and politician.
entertainmentpolitics
2023🕊️ Death
Jacob Ziv
Jacob Ziv was an Israeli electrical engineer who developed the LZ family of compression algorithms.
sciencetechnology
2024🕊️ Death
Esther Coopersmith
Esther Coopersmith was an American diplomat and UNESCO goodwill ambassador.
politics
2024🕊️ Death
Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman was an Israeli-American author, psychologist, and economist, and a Nobel Prize laureate.
economicsphilosophyscience
2025🕊️ Death
Death of Terry Manning
Terry Manning, an American musician and recording engineer, has died.
musicentertainment
Trending Topics This Week
History, Delivered Daily.
Join thousands of history buffs. Get a curated 1-minute read of the day's most fascinating historical events sent straight to your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy.