Monthly Archives: March 2014

Nazis execute 335 during Ardeatine massacre 70 years today (Mar 23 1944)


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(Thursday, March 23, 1944; during World War II) — In occupied Rome, the Nazis executed more than 300 civilians today in reprisal for an attack by Italian partisans the day before that had killed 32 German soldiers.

Wayne Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe’s NHL goal-scoring record 20 years ago tonight (Mar 23 1994)


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(Wednesday, March 23, 1994, 7:12 p.m. PST)Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings broke Gordie Howe’s National Hockey League career record with his 802nd goal tonight in Inglewood, California.

Mexican candidate shot to death 20 years ago this hour (Mar 23 1994)


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(Wednesday, March 23, 1994, 7:12 p.m. PST) — Luis Donaldo Colosio, Mexico’s leading presidential candidate, was assassinated today, shot in the head with a .38 Special a distance of a few centimeters in front of a person recording video nearby, during a rally in Tijuana.

75 die in ‘Kid in the Cockpit’ plane crash 20 years ago this hour (Mar 23 1994)


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(Wednesday, March 23, 1994, 8:49 p.m. GMT)Aeroflot Flight 593, an Airbus A310, crashed in Siberia with the loss of all 75 people on board. It turned out the teenage son of a pilot who was allowed to sit at the controls accidentally disengaged the autopilot, causing the jetliner to plunge to the ground.

‘The Perils of Pauline’ film serial premieres in New York 100 years ago today (Mar 23 1914)


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(Friday, March 23, 1914) — The first installment of The Perils of Pauline, the legendary silent film serial starring Pearl White, premiered today at Loew’s Broadway Theatre in New York City.

‘Schindler’s List’ wins Best Picture at 66th Academy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1994)


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(Monday, March 21, 1994, 9:00 p.m. EST)Schindler’s List, an epic historical drama film about the Holocaust, won seven Oscars tonight at the 66th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Steven Spielberg for Best Director. Tom Hanks won Best Actor for Philadelphia and Holly Hunter won Best Actress for The Piano. Continue reading ‘Schindler’s List’ wins Best Picture at 66th Academy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1994)

Comedian Charlie Chaplin goes on trial for violating Mann Act 70 years ago today (Mar 21 1944)

(Tuesday, March 21, 1944) — Comedian Charlie Chaplin went on trial today in Los Angeles, accused of transporting former protegee Joan Barry across state lines for immoral purposes. Chaplin was acquitted, but he lost a paternity suit despite tests showing he wasn’t the father of Barry’s child.

Kidnap attempt on Princess Anne 40 years ago today (Mar 20 1974)

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(Wednesday, March 20, 1974) — Britain’s Princess Anne, the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was the target of a kidnapping attempt near Buckingham Palace today. The would-be abductor, Ian Ball, was captured.