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March 11–13 Day-in-History Roundups Revisit 11M, Japan’s 2011 Quake and WHO’s Pandemic Call

This year’s lists extend the commemorations to include milestones recorded through 2025.

On This Day, December 21–22: Berlin Wall Demolition, Apollo 8, and Europe’s Integration

On This Day, November 3: Allende’s Inauguration and Panama’s Separation Lead Anniversary Roundups

Sept. 21 Efemérides Spotlight Yeltsin’s 1993 Constitutional Clash

September 4: Calendar Highlights From Allende’s Election to a German COVID-19 Hotspot

May 13: A Date of Historic Events and Personal Milestones

Significant Events and Birthdays on November 7

Significant Historical Events Mark October 26

UN Chief Faces Backlash Over Israel Criticism

Remembering the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombings

Historical Events and Notable Birthdays Mark October 22

Historical Events on October 19: From Saddam's Trial to 'Black Monday'

Significant Historical Events on October 19

Two Swedish Football Fans Killed in Brussels Attack

Significant Events on October 12: Historical Terror Attacks and Key Milestones

On This Day: Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns Amid Scandal

Significant Events Remembered on October 9th

Key Historical Events on July 30: From 'In God We Trust' to Olympic Triumphs