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Major Events of March 2015: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from March 2015 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of March 2015: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Mar 2015 NASA ISS Spacewalk Preparation: NASA astronauts completed the third of three spacewalks at the International Space Station, focusing on critical cabling rerouting. These preparations were essential for accommodating the anticipated arrival of the first commercial spacecraft capable of transporting astronauts in 2017, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and commercial spaceflight.
  • 02 Mar 2015 Iraq and Iran Launch Major Campaign Against ISIS in Tikrit: A significant military operation was launched against ISIS in Tikrit, involving approximately 20,000 Iranian-backed Shiite militias, 3,000 Iraqi troops, and a small number of Sunni fighters. Led by Iranian military advisers, the campaign successfully drove ISIS out of the city, marking a symbolic and strategic victory without U.S.-led coalition support.
  • 03 Mar 2015 Netanyahu Addresses U.S. Congress on Iran Nuclear Program: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a controversial speech to a joint meeting of the United States Congress, discussing concerns about the Iranian nuclear program.
  • 04 Mar 2015 Groundbreaking Hominin Fossil Discovery: Scientists reported finding a 2.8-million-year-old jawbone (the "Ledi jaw") that potentially bridges the evolutionary gap between the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus (Lucy) and 2.35-million-year-old Homo habilis. This discovery represents the oldest known human remains, predating previous findings by approximately 400,000 years.
  • 05 Mar 2015 ISIS Destroys Ancient Iraqi Cities: Islamic State militants systematically destroyed the ancient archaeological sites of Nimrud, Hatra, and Dur-Sharrukin in Iraq, causing irreparable damage to world cultural heritage.
  • 06 Mar 2015 Apple Joins Dow Jones Industrial Average: S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Apple Inc.'s inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, replacing AT&T, signaling the tech company's growing market significance.
  • 07 Mar 2015 ISIL Destruction of Hatra: Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continued its systematic destruction of ancient cultural heritage sites, decimating the historic city of Hatra, following their earlier destruction of Nimrud.
  • 08 Mar 2015 50th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery Marches: President Obama and the First Family commemorated the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama. Original civil rights activists, including Congressman John Lewis who was brutally beaten during the 'Bloody Sunday' march, were present to honor this pivotal moment in American civil rights history.
  • 09 Mar 2015 Solar Impulse 2 Begins Global Flight: The solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse 2 commences its historic circumnavigation of the Earth.
  • 10 Mar 2015 Wikimedia Foundation NSA Lawsuit: The Wikimedia Foundation, along with eight other organizations, filed a significant lawsuit against the National Security Agency in Maryland, challenging the agency's mass surveillance program and defending digital privacy rights.
  • 11 Mar 2015 Boris Nemtsov Assassination Investigation: The Kremlin's Rights Council alleged that Zaur Danaev, a former Chechen officer, confessed to involvement in Boris Nemtsov's assassination under torture, raising serious concerns about human rights and judicial processes.
  • 12 Mar 2015 Shooting of Police Officers in Ferguson: Two police officers were shot by an unknown gunman in front of the Ferguson police headquarters in Missouri, escalating tensions in a city already experiencing significant racial and law enforcement controversies.
  • 13 Mar 2015 Salty Ocean Discovered on Ganymede: NASA scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope discover a salty ocean beneath Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, providing new insights into potential extraterrestrial environments.
  • 14 Mar 2015 Robert Durst Murder Investigation: The Los Angeles Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Robert Durst in connection with the murder of Susan Berman, following revelations in the HBO documentary 'The Jinx'. Durst was subsequently arrested in New Orleans.
  • 15 Mar 2015 Cyclone Devastation in Vanuatu: Vanuatu's government declared a state of emergency in Shefa Province, including the capital Port Vila, following a catastrophic Category 5 storm that caused widespread destruction.
  • 16 Mar 2015 Putin Orders Troops to Readiness Amid NATO Tensions: Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed troops to be fully prepared for snap military drills, citing increased NATO exercises as a potential geopolitical provocation.
  • 17 Mar 2015 Netanyahu Wins Israeli Legislative Election: In a surprising turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party win the legislative election, securing 30 out of 120 seats despite polls suggesting he was trailing.
  • 18 Mar 2015 Scientific Breakthrough: Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars: On March 18, 2015, scientists made a remarkable discovery of evidence suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars. This finding significantly contributed to new theories about the planet's geological history and raised exciting possibilities regarding potential past or present microbial life.
  • 19 Mar 2015 Terrorist Attack at Tunisian National Bardo Museum: A devastating terrorist attack at Tunisia's National Bardo Museum resulted in the deaths of 19 people, including 17 foreign tourists and two Tunisians. The Tunisian President vowed a 'merciless war against terrorism' following the incident, with security forces ultimately neutralizing the two gunmen.
  • 20 Mar 2015 Supermoon Total Solar Eclipse: On March 20, 2015, a rare astronomical event occurred with a supermoon total solar eclipse visible in the Faroe Islands and Svalbard (Norway), and a partial solar eclipse in Europe, northern and eastern Asia, and northern and western Africa. The eclipse started at 07:41 UT and ended at 11:50 UT, coinciding with the March Equinox for 2015.
  • 21 Mar 2015 Deadly Mosque Bombings in Yemen: Suicide bombers launched coordinated attacks on mosques in Yemen, resulting in the tragic deaths of over 130 people, demonstrating the ongoing sectarian and political violence in the region.
  • 22 Mar 2015 Yemeni Crisis Escalates: The United Nations Security Council convened in Geneva to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Yemen. Simultaneously, the United States withdrew all its personnel from the country. In a significant development, Shia Houthi rebels captured Ta'izz, a strategically crucial city.
  • 23 Mar 2015 Death of Lee Kuan Yew: Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father and first prime minister, passed away at age 91 after a prolonged illness. His death marked the end of an era for a leader who transformed Singapore from a colonial outpost to a global economic powerhouse.
  • 24 Mar 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 Crash: On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320, deliberately crashed into the French Alps by its co-pilot, resulting in the tragic death of all 150 people on board. The incident shocked the aviation world and raised serious questions about pilot mental health screening and cockpit security protocols.
  • 25 Mar 2015 Yemen Political Crisis and Gulf Intervention: Amid the 2014-15 Yemeni coup d'état, President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi fled Yemen by boat after Houthi rebels captured Aden. Simultaneously, the Gulf Cooperation Council declared intervention, with Saudi Arabia launching airstrikes against Houthi forces and installations.
  • 26 Mar 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 Investigation: French authorities presented compelling evidence suggesting that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the Germanwings passenger aircraft, revealing a shocking and tragic incident of intentional aviation disaster.
  • 27 Mar 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 Investigation: Investigators searching the home of Andreas Lubitz discovered a torn physician's note revealing he was deemed unfit for work on the day of the fatal crash. In response to the incident, Lufthansa and other German airlines announced plans to implement a mandatory two-person cockpit policy, following current U.S. aviation safety guidelines.
  • 28 Mar 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 Tragedy: Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525, revealed to his former girlfriend his intention to do something that would make him infamous. A mourning religious service was held in Digne-les-Bains, France, near the crash site, commemorating the victims of the deliberate plane crash.
  • 29 Mar 2015 Arab League Joint Military Force Proposal: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that Arab League members have provisionally agreed to form a joint military force to address regional security threats.
  • 30 Mar 2015 Yemen Crisis Escalation: The ongoing Yemen Crisis intensified on March 30, 2015, with multiple significant developments. The People's Republic of China evacuated its citizens due to deteriorating security conditions. In a devastating military intervention, Saudi-led airstrikes struck a refugee camp near a military base in the northern Harad District, killing 21 people. Simultaneously, Houthi militants made strategic gains in Aden, the last stronghold of President Hadi's government.
  • 31 Mar 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 Revelations: Lufthansa officially admitted knowing about Andreas Lubitz's mental health problems prior to the catastrophic crash. Media outlets claimed to possess a passenger's cell phone video capturing the plane's final moments, adding complexity to the investigation.