03-07-24 TODAY IN HISTORY PODCAST
Mar 7, 2024 ·
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March 7th has been a significant day in history, marked by a variety of events across different years and fields, including politics, science, the arts, and social movements. Here are...
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March 7th has been a significant day in history, marked by a variety of events across different years and fields, including politics, science, the arts, and social movements. Here are 15 detailed events that occurred on this date
322 BC: The Greek philosopher Aristotle died. One of the greatest thinkers in the history of Western science and philosophy, his writings covered many subjects, including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, economics, politics, and government.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for an invention he called the "telephone," fundamentally changing the way we communicate. The patent was filed on February 14, 1876, and was granted on March 7, making it one of the most valuable patents ever issued.
1936: Adolf Hitler ordered German troops to reoccupy the Rhineland, violating the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Pact. This move was a gamble by Hitler to expand German territory without opposition, and it paid off, as France and Britain were not willing to enforce the treaty terms.
1965 A pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, known as "Bloody Sunday," occurred when a group of civil rights marchers was violently confronted by law enforcement officers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. This event galvanized national opinion and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
1927 The first successful long-distance demonstration of television was conducted by Philo Farnsworth, making a significant contribution to the development of television technology.
1989: Iran and the United Kingdom broke diplomatic relations after a row over Salman Rushdie and his controversial novel, "The Satanic Verses," which led to accusations of blasphemy against Islam and a fatwa calling for Rushdie's assassination issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
1994 The United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., significantly impacting the future of music sampling and copyright law by establishing that a commercial parody can qualify as fair use.
In 2009, NASA's Kepler Mission, designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars, was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The spacecraft aimed to survey a portion of the Milky Way to discover dozens of Earth-size planets in or near the habitable zone and determine how many of the billions of stars in the galaxy have such planets.
1945 During World War II, American forces crossed the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, using the intact Ludendorff Bridge. This unexpected opportunity allowed the Allies to establish a bridgehead on the eastern side of the Rhine, accelerating the end of the war in Europe.
1912 Roald Amundsen announced that his expedition had reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911. The Norwegian explorer's achievement was a significant milestone in the era of Antarctic exploration.
2007 The British House of Commons voted to make the upper chamber, the House of Lords, 100% elected. This decision marked a significant change in the governance and political landscape of the United Kingdom.
1951 During the Korean War, Operation Ripper began, led by United Nations troops under the command of General Matthew Ridgway. The operation was aimed at driving Chinese forces out of South Korea. 1985 The song "We Are the World" by USA for Africa was released as a single. It was a charity single recorded by the supergroup United Support of Artists (USA) for Africa in 1985. It raised funds to help with famine relief efforts in Ethiopia.
2005 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced that Syria would withdraw its forces from Lebanon, ending a 29-year military presence. This decision came in the wake of the Cedar Revolution in Lebanon and international pressure following the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
In 2012, Encyclopaedia Britannica announced it would no longer publish printed versions of its encyclopedia, shifting to a digital format after 244 years of publication. This decision marked a significant moment in the transition from print to digital media.
These events, spanning various aspects of human endeavor and historical significance, reflect the diverse nature of historical milestones associated with March 7th.
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322 BC: The Greek philosopher Aristotle died. One of the greatest thinkers in the history of Western science and philosophy, his writings covered many subjects, including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, economics, politics, and government.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for an invention he called the "telephone," fundamentally changing the way we communicate. The patent was filed on February 14, 1876, and was granted on March 7, making it one of the most valuable patents ever issued.
1936: Adolf Hitler ordered German troops to reoccupy the Rhineland, violating the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Pact. This move was a gamble by Hitler to expand German territory without opposition, and it paid off, as France and Britain were not willing to enforce the treaty terms.
1965 A pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, known as "Bloody Sunday," occurred when a group of civil rights marchers was violently confronted by law enforcement officers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. This event galvanized national opinion and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
1927 The first successful long-distance demonstration of television was conducted by Philo Farnsworth, making a significant contribution to the development of television technology.
1989: Iran and the United Kingdom broke diplomatic relations after a row over Salman Rushdie and his controversial novel, "The Satanic Verses," which led to accusations of blasphemy against Islam and a fatwa calling for Rushdie's assassination issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
1994 The United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., significantly impacting the future of music sampling and copyright law by establishing that a commercial parody can qualify as fair use.
In 2009, NASA's Kepler Mission, designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars, was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The spacecraft aimed to survey a portion of the Milky Way to discover dozens of Earth-size planets in or near the habitable zone and determine how many of the billions of stars in the galaxy have such planets.
1945 During World War II, American forces crossed the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, using the intact Ludendorff Bridge. This unexpected opportunity allowed the Allies to establish a bridgehead on the eastern side of the Rhine, accelerating the end of the war in Europe.
1912 Roald Amundsen announced that his expedition had reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911. The Norwegian explorer's achievement was a significant milestone in the era of Antarctic exploration.
2007 The British House of Commons voted to make the upper chamber, the House of Lords, 100% elected. This decision marked a significant change in the governance and political landscape of the United Kingdom.
1951 During the Korean War, Operation Ripper began, led by United Nations troops under the command of General Matthew Ridgway. The operation was aimed at driving Chinese forces out of South Korea. 1985 The song "We Are the World" by USA for Africa was released as a single. It was a charity single recorded by the supergroup United Support of Artists (USA) for Africa in 1985. It raised funds to help with famine relief efforts in Ethiopia.
2005 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced that Syria would withdraw its forces from Lebanon, ending a 29-year military presence. This decision came in the wake of the Cedar Revolution in Lebanon and international pressure following the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
In 2012, Encyclopaedia Britannica announced it would no longer publish printed versions of its encyclopedia, shifting to a digital format after 244 years of publication. This decision marked a significant moment in the transition from print to digital media.
These events, spanning various aspects of human endeavor and historical significance, reflect the diverse nature of historical milestones associated with March 7th.
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