Daily Archives: March 1, 2023

Soviet dictator Josef Stalin found unconscious after suffering fatal stroke that would end his three-decade rule 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1953)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Stalin Dead (1953)'

(Sunday, March 1, 1953, 11:00 p.m. Moscow Standard Time; during the Cold War) — Joseph Stalin, a Georgian-born Soviet revolutionary and political leader who led the Soviet Union since 1924, was found semi-conscious tonight on the bedroom floor of his personal residence near the former town of Kuntsevo (now part of Moscow’s Fili district), having suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage. Continue reading Soviet dictator Josef Stalin found unconscious after suffering fatal stroke that would end his three-decade rule 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1953) →

September 11 attacks ‘mastermind’ Khalid Sheikh Mohammed captured in Pakistan 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 2003)

2000s


Video: 'Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Captured - 2003 | Today In History | 1 Mar 17'

(Saturday, March 1, 2003; following the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed,  named as “the principal architect” of the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington in the 9/11 Commission Report and one of the F.B.I.’s most wanted terrorists, was captured this morning in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, by Pakistani and American officials. Continue reading September 11 attacks ‘mastermind’ Khalid Sheikh Mohammed captured in Pakistan 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 2003) →

Pink Floyd releases landmark ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ album in USA 50 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (Full Album HQ)' (10 clips)

(Thursday, March 1, 1973) — The Dark Side of the Moon by the English rock band Pink Floyd, among the most critically acclaimed albums and often features in professional listings of the greatest albums, was released today (Mar. 16, 1973, in the UK). Continue reading Pink Floyd releases landmark ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ album in USA 50 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1973) →

Ohio admitted to union as 17th state 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1803)

1800s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Ohio - The US Explained'

(Tuesday, March 1, 1803) — Ohio, located in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest, was admitted to the union today as the 17th state. Continue reading Ohio admitted to union as 17th state 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1803) →