On This Day

Lenin returns to Russia from exile

Lenin returns to Russia from exile

Apr 16, 2026

16 April 1917.

Soviets agree to withdraw from Afghanistan

Soviets agree to withdraw from Afghanistan

Apr 14, 2026

14 April 1988.

U.S. troops withdraw from Vietnam

U.S. troops withdraw from Vietnam

Mar 29, 2026

29 March 1973.

“Wise Men” advise President Johnson to negotiate peace in Vietnam

“Wise Men” advise President Johnson to negotiate peace ...

Mar 26, 2026

After being told by Defense Secretary Clark Clifford that the Vietnam War is a “...

Yugoslavia joins the Axis Powers

Yugoslavia joins the Axis Powers

Mar 25, 2026

25 March 1941.

Queen Elizabeth I dies

Queen Elizabeth I dies

Mar 24, 2026

24 March 1603.

Arab League formed

Arab League formed

Mar 23, 2026

22 March 1945.

War in Iraq begins

War in Iraq begins

Mar 19, 2026

19 March 2003.

James Madison, “Father of the Constitution,” is born

James Madison, “Father of the Constitution,” is born

Mar 16, 2026

16 March 1751.

The Ides of March

The Ides of March

Mar 15, 2026

15 March 44BC.

Nikita Khrushchev begins his rise to power

Nikita Khrushchev begins his rise to power

Mar 14, 2026

14 March 1953.

Mount Etna begins rumbling

Mount Etna begins rumbling

Mar 11, 2026

11 March 1669.

Tibetans revolt against Chinese occupation

Tibetans revolt against Chinese occupation

Mar 10, 2026

10 March 1959.

The Barbie doll makes its debut

The Barbie doll makes its debut

Mar 9, 2026

9 March 1959.

Russian Bolshevik Party becomes the Communist Party

Russian Bolshevik Party becomes the Communist Party

Mar 8, 2026

8 March 1918.

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