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1949 NATO is formed – A New Era of Collective Defense

Formation of NATO in 1949: The Birth of a Global Military Alliance On April 4, 1949 NATO is formed, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was officially established with...

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Omar Bradley: The Quiet General Who Led America to Victory

Omar Bradley Omar Bradley (born February 12, 1893, in Clark, Missouri—died April 8, 1981, in New York City) was a highly respected U.S. Army general who played a crucial...

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Bush Announces the Invasion of Iraq

Historical Events on This Day From his position in the White House Oval Office on March 19, 2003 President George W. Bush notified the American people that US troops...

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Henrik Ibsen – The Father of Modern Drama

1828 Henrik Ibsen On March 20, 1828, Henrik Ibsen, one of the most influential playwrights in history, was born in Skien, Norway. Often regarded as the “Father of Modern...

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Silvio Berlusconi Becomes Prime Minister of Italy in 1994

Silvio Berlusconi On March 27, 1994, Silvio Berlusconi, founder of the center-right political party Forza Italia, became Prime Minister of Italy following a decisive electoral victory. This marked the...

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Birth of Heath Ledger – A Star Is Born

Birth of Heath Ledger On April 4, 1979, Heath Ledger, one of the most talented and influential actors of his generation, was born in Perth, Western Australia. From humble...

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Prince Charles Marries Camilla Parker Bowles

Prince Charles On April 9, 2005, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, followed by a religious...

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Bruce Willis: A Legendary Action Star

Bruce Willis: A Legendary Action Star Bruce Willis was born on March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany before becoming an American actor who gained fame through blockbuster action...

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When world’s first tweet was posted

The first tweet was posted, Beginning of a Social Media Revolution On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, sent the world’s first tweet, forever changing the way...

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1980: The Alexander L. Kjelland Oil Rig Disaster

Alexander L. Kjelland On March 27, 1980, the semi-submersible drilling rig Alexander L. Kjelland collapsed in the North Sea, resulting in the loss of 123 lives. The disaster, caused...

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