Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY |
♦2005: Italy’s highest court ruled that groping a woman over her clothes does not constitute sexual assault under certain conditions — a controversial decision that led to public outcry on March 10.
♦2000: The Russian Duma election results on March 14 reflected growing support for Vladimir Putin’s allies as he prepared to officially succeed Boris Yeltsin.
♦1999: Former Warsaw Pact countries Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic officially joined NATO, on March 12, marking a major post–Cold War shift in European alliances.
♦1993: The Senate confirms Janet Reno March 11 as the first female attorney general.
♦1990: Mikhail Gorbachev is elected first president of the Soviet Union March 15.
♦1975: President Gerald Ford asked Congress on March 12 for additional military aid to South Vietnam, which was met with resistance.
♦1972: The epic crime family drama "The Godfather" debuts March 15.
♦1949: Nazi broadcaster Mildred Gellars (Axis Sally) is convicted of treason March 10.
♦1912: On March 12, Juliette Low founds Girl Guides, now called Girl Scouts.
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