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Major Events of March 2019: 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 2019 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of March 2019: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Mar 2019 Trump's administration announced Friday that it would revoke the visas for 49 Maduro-aligned officers and their families. It also sanctioned several top military and security officials as part of a massive U.S. campaign against Nicolas Maduro, the disputed Venezuelan president.
  • 02 Mar 2019 SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft Launch: SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by launching its first Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage successfully landed on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You', demonstrating advanced reusable rocket technology.
  • 03 Mar 2019 Deadly Tornado Outbreak in Alabama: On March 3, 2019, a severe tornado outbreak struck Lee County in southeast Alabama, resulting in at least 23 fatalities and numerous injuries. The disaster left approximately 10,000 customers without electrical power, causing significant infrastructure damage and community disruption.
  • 04 Mar 2019 Juan Guaido Returns to Venezuela Amid Political Crisis: Venezuelan National Assembly-declared interim President Juan Guaido defied President Nicolas Maduro's threats and returned to Venezuela, where he was welcomed by thousands of supporters in Caracas, escalating the ongoing Venezuelan political crisis.
  • 05 Mar 2019 HIV Remission Breakthrough: The London Patient: A groundbreaking medical case emerges where an HIV-positive man, known as 'the London Patient', achieves long-term HIV remission after receiving a bone marrow donation from an HIV-resistant donor. After 18 months of remission, he has successfully stopped taking HIV medications.
  • 06 Mar 2019 Huawei Challenges US Government Telecommunications Ban: Huawei initiated a legal challenge against the US Government, contesting Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act, which prohibits executive agencies from purchasing telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE.
  • 07 Mar 2019 Huawei Lawsuit Against US Government: Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei filed a lawsuit against the United States government challenging a federal ban on its products, escalating the ongoing technological and trade tensions between the two countries.
  • 08 Mar 2019 Paul Manafort Sentenced for Financial Crimes: U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis sentenced Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chair, to 47 months in prison for financial crimes uncovered during the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference.
  • 09 Mar 2019 Salamanca Nightclub Mass Shooting: A devastating mass shooting occurred at a nightclub in Salamanca, Guanajuato, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and seven additional injuries, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.
  • 10 Mar 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, resulting in the tragic loss of all 157 passengers and crew members. The catastrophic incident led to a global grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft due to safety concerns.
  • 11 Mar 2019 Boeing 737 MAX Global Grounding: Following the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster, Boeing shares plummeted nearly 9 percent. China and Indonesia grounded all 737-8 MAX planes, with other airlines voluntarily following suit, highlighting serious safety concerns about the aircraft.
  • 12 Mar 2019 ISIS Fighters Surrender: More than 3,000 ISIS fighters surrendered during the battle for the last ISIS stronghold in Baghouz, Syria, signaling a significant decline in the terrorist organization's territorial control.
  • 13 Mar 2019 Boeing 737 MAX Global Grounding: Canada and the United States grounded all Boeing 737 MAX 8/9 aircraft, leading to a worldwide ban on the aircraft type due to safety concerns. This unprecedented global grounding affected all operators.
  • 14 Mar 2019 U.S. Grounds Boeing 737 Max Aircraft: Following a second fatal crash in Ethiopia, the United States joined other nations in grounding all Boeing 737 Max aircraft. This unprecedented safety measure highlighted significant concerns about the aircraft's design and operational safety, leading to a global reassessment of aviation standards.
  • 15 Mar 2019 Christchurch Mosque Shootings: A tragic terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, where a white supremacist gunman killed 51 people during Friday prayers at two mosques, shocking the world and highlighting issues of religious intolerance and right-wing extremism.
  • 16 Mar 2019 Global Climate Change Strikes: Inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, school children worldwide participated in coordinated climate change strikes, demonstrating growing youth engagement in environmental activism and raising global awareness about climate issues.
  • 17 Mar 2019 Zimbabwe Declares Emergency After Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe officially declared a state of emergency following the devastating passage of Cyclone Idai, which claimed at least 259 lives in the eastern region of the country.
  • 18 Mar 2019 Christchurch Mosque Shootings and Internet Censorship: Following the Christchurch mosque mass shootings, Australian telecommunications companies Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone implemented internet censorship measures. They blocked access to websites like LiveLeak, Voat, 4chan, 8chan, and Zero Hedge that were hosting livestreamed footage of the tragic event.
  • 19 Mar 2019 Syrian Democratic Forces Defeat ISIL in Baghuz: In a critical moment of the Syrian Civil War, the Syrian Democratic Forces successfully captured an ISIL camp near Baghuz, marking significant progress in the international military intervention against the terrorist organization.
  • 20 Mar 2019 Disney Acquires 21st Century Fox: Disney completes a landmark $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox's media assets, significantly reshaping the entertainment industry landscape by consolidating major film and television properties.
  • 21 Mar 2019 New Zealand Bans Military-Style Semiautomatic Weapons: In a swift response to the Christchurch mosque shootings, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a comprehensive ban on military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. The policy includes an amnesty program for gun owners to return weapons, marking a significant moment in gun control legislation.
  • 22 Mar 2019 Mueller Report Submitted to Attorney General: Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election by submitting his comprehensive report to Attorney General William Barr, marking a significant moment in U.S. political history.
  • 23 Mar 2019 Fall of ISIS's Last Territory in Syria: The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces captured the town of Baghuz in Eastern Syria, declaring a military victory over the Islamic State (ISIS) after four years of intense fighting. While the territory was liberated, ISIS maintained scattered presence and sleeper cells across Syria and Iraq.
  • 24 Mar 2019 Mueller Report Findings: Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation found no evidence of conspiracy between US officials or Trump campaign staff and the Russian government. Mueller did not draw conclusions about potential obstruction of justice.
  • 25 Mar 2019 US Recognizes Golan Heights as Israeli Territory: U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation officially recognizing the Golan Heights as sovereign Israeli territory. Syria's Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned this action as a 'flagrant violation' of Syria's sovereignty.
  • 26 Mar 2019 Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement: Purdue Pharma agreed to a $270 million settlement with Oklahoma, acknowledging the company's role in the opioid epidemic.
  • 27 Mar 2019 UK Parliament Holds Brexit Indicative Votes: The UK Parliament conducted indicative votes on eight Brexit options in an attempt to find a consensus. No options passed, with another voting round scheduled. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Theresa May announced her intention to resign if her Brexit deal is approved, signaling a potential leadership transition.
  • 28 Mar 2019 Supreme Court Upholds Bump Stock Ban: The United States Supreme Court denied a request from gun rights activists to temporarily stay the Trump administration's ban on bump stock attachments, allowing the policy to go into effect, which restricts devices that enable rapid semi-automatic firearm firing.
  • 29 Mar 2019 Brexit Deadline and Political Crisis: The United Kingdom faced a critical moment in its EU withdrawal process, with Prime Minister Theresa May unable to secure parliamentary approval for her negotiated Brexit deal. The primary contention centered on the 'backstop' provision, which aimed to prevent a hard border in Ireland. Ultimately, May was compelled to delay Brexit until October 31 and subsequently resigned after multiple failed parliamentary votes.
  • 30 Mar 2019 Zuckerberg Announces Facebook Privacy Reforms: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals plans to transform the social media platform into a more privacy-focused environment, addressing growing concerns about user data protection.
  • 31 Mar 2019 Golan Heights Controversy: The United States' recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel drew strong condemnation from the 30th Arab League summit in Tunisia. Arab leaders called for the establishment of a Palestinian state to ensure regional stability.