1845
The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the U.S. President to annex the Republic of Texas.
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On March 13, 1845, the U.S. Congress passed a significant piece of legislation that allowed the President to annex the Republic of Texas. This move marked a crucial step in the expansion of the United States and would later lead to the Mexican-American War. --AI analysis
1881
Alexander II of Russia is assassinated.
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On March 13, 1881, Alexander II of Russia was assassinated in a bomb attack. His death led to the ascension of his son, Alexander III, who would go on to rule Russia until his own death in 1894. --AI analysis
1925
The Tennessee General Assembly approves a bill prohibiting the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools.
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On March 13, 1925, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a bill that prohibited the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools. This legislation sparked controversy and debate about the role of religion in education. --AI analysis
1930
The news of the discovery of Pluto is telegraphed to the Harvard College Observatory.
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On March 13, 1930, news of the discovery of Pluto was telegraphed to the Harvard College Observatory. This marked a significant moment in astronomical history as Pluto became the ninth planet in our solar system. --AI analysis
1943
The Holocaust: German forces liquidate the Jewish ghetto in Kraków.
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On March 13, 1943, German forces liquidated the Jewish ghetto in Kraków during the Holocaust. This event was part of the systematic persecution and extermination of Jews by the Nazi regime. --AI analysis
1954
The United States Senate votes 67-22 to censure Senator Joseph McCarthy for "conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute".
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On March 13, 1954, the U.S. Senate voted to censure Senator Joseph McCarthy for his conduct during the Red Scare. McCarthy's actions had led to widespread fear and paranoia about communism in the United States. --AI analysis
1969
Apollo 9 returns safely to Earth after testing the Lunar Module.
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On March 13, 1969, the Apollo 9 mission returned safely to Earth after successfully testing the Lunar Module. This mission was a crucial step towards the first manned moon landing later that year. --AI analysis
1990
The Soviet Congress of People's Deputies adopts the Declaration of the State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
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On March 13, 1990, the Soviet Congress of People's Deputies adopted the Declaration of the State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. This marked a significant shift in the balance of power within the Soviet Union and ultimately contributed to its dissolution. --AI analysis
1991
The United States Department of Justice announces that Exxon has agreed to pay $1 billion for the clean-up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.
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On March 13, 1991, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Exxon had agreed to pay $1 billion for the cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. The spill, which occurred in 1989, was one of the worst environmental disasters in history. --AI analysis
1992
The 6.7 Mw Erzincan earthquake strikes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The magnitude 6.7 quake resulted in 498-652 fatalities.
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On March 13, 1992, a devastating earthquake struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and resulting in hundreds of fatalities. The earthquake highlighted the need for improved disaster preparedness and response measures in the region. --AI analysis
1997
The Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, also known as TPT, debuts.
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On March 13, 1997, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, a British socialite and television presenter, made her debut in the public eye. She would go on to become a prominent figure in British media and society. --AI analysis
2013
Pope Francis becomes the Pope of the Catholic Church.
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On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis became the Pope of the Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Francis has been known for his progressive stance on various issues and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church. --AI analysis
2015
The Solar Impulse 2 begins its circumnavigation of the globe from Abu Dhabi.
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On March 13, 2015, the Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered aircraft, began its circumnavigation of the globe from Abu Dhabi. This mission aimed to raise awareness about renewable energy and sustainable development. --AI analysis
2016
The Ankara bombing kills at least 37 people.
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On March 13, 2016, a deadly bombing in Ankara, Turkey, resulted in the loss of at least 37 lives. The attack was attributed to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a militant group seeking greater autonomy for Kurds in Turkey. --AI analysis
2019
Cyclone Idai makes landfall near Beira, Mozambique causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
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On March 13, 2019, Cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira, Mozambique, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The cyclone highlighted the vulnerability of communities in the region to natural disasters. --AI analysis
