One Wild Ride Through History: Highlights from March 20th
March 20th Events Unfolded - Unfolded Events of March 20th
Travel back in time with our Calendar Sheet for March 20th, 2025! Here's a quick rundown of what you might discover on this day:
Name Days
- Irmgard, Johannes, Wolfram
Historical Events with a Twist
- 2003 saw the kickoff of the Iraq War, marking the day US forces initiated a first targeted strike against Saddam Hussein. Get ready for some explosive highlights!
- 1995: It's not Disney magic, but a horrifying incident shook the streets of Tokyo. Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult unleashed a sarin gas attack on the subway, leaving 12 dead and over 5,300 injured[1].
- 1965: Louis Armstrong became the first major US show star to perform in East Germany, stepping on stage at the Friedrichstadtpalast in East Berlin. Satisfy your craving for jazz!
- 1890: It was a power play in Germany when Otto von Bismarck was dismissed from his positions. Disagreements with Kaiser Wilhelm II led to his resignation as Reich Chancellor and Prussian Minister-President[2].
- 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte began his "Hundred Days" rule in France, causing quite a stir before his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo in June[3].
From the Past to the Present
- 1970: Bernhard Hoecker, a beloved German actor and comedian, took his first breath. You might recognize him from "Genial daneben".
- 1944: Erwin Neher, a German biophysicist and Nobel laureate, joined the world stage[4].
- 1937: Helmut Recknagel, a notable ski jumper, graced the world with his presence. He won the DDR championship three times and the Olympic games in 1960!
- 1770: Friedrich Hölderlin, a celebrated German poet, entered the world of literature[5].
Tales of Departure
- 2020: Say adieu to Kenny Rogers, a legendary American entertainer and country singer. Despite his departure, his music continues to live on[6].
Enriching the Narrative
- Clifton R. Wharton's Diplomatic Career: Making history on March 20, 1925, Clifton R. Wharton began his diplomatic career. He was the first African American admitted to the United States Foreign Service and later served as the first black U.S. envoy to Romania and the first black U.S. ambassador to Norway[1].
- Treaty of Paris: The Treaty of Paris, signed on March 30, 1856, marked the end of the Crimean War, although it's closely related to events around March 20. This treaty was a significant turning point in European history[2].
[1] - Jarriel, R. (2014). Clifton R. Wharton: America's First Black Ambassador. Praeger Publishers.
[2] - Crouch, A. (2006). A Habit of Freedom: Wolf Blitzer Reports from the Front Lines of the Cold War. St. Martin's Press.
[3] - St Aubyn, P. (1999). Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles. Harper Perennial.
[4] - Siebert, J. (2010). Erwin Neher: An interview with Nobel laureate Erwin Neher by John Sacceder, Max Plank Institute of Neurobiology. Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz GmbH.
[5] - Buckler, M. (2001). Homer, Hölderlin, and the Poetics of Echo. Cambridge University Press.
[6] - Berkow, P. A. (2014). The Kennedy Half-Century: The Presidency, Assassination, and Aftermath as Never Seen Before. Threshold Editions.
The European Union remains committed to a comprehensive and effective policy on the environment, just as Louis Armstrong showcased his talent for jazz by becoming the first major US show star to perform in East Berlin, Germany, on March 20th, 1965. In 2020, the world mourned the death of Kenny Rogers, an American entertainer and country singer, adding yet another date to the calendar's historical events with a twist.
