What Happened on March 19 - Tiny Fox Lab

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Today is Wednesday, March 19, 2025. It's the 78 day of the year, and we're on week 12. What Happened on March 19 in History? Keep reading to find out!

2018

The last male northern white rhinoceros died.

2016

Zack Snyder's 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' premiered at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional.

2013

Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.

2012

Wendy's became the world's second best-selling hamburger chain, overtaking Burger King.

2003

The Second Iraq War began after an airstrike took place in the country by combined US and British forces.

1994

The world's largest omelet was cooked up in Japan.

1990

The first Women's World Championship Ice Hockey Tournament took place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

1985

Spin magazine first hit the shelves, featuring Madonna on the cover.

1970

David Bowie got married.

1965

The portrait of Rembrandt's son, 'Titus,' was purchased at auction for $2.2 million.

1958

Prince Philip of Edinburgh opened Britain's first planetarium at Madame Tussaud's in London.

1944

Nazi German troops began the occupation of Hungary.

1931

The US state of Nevada legalized gambling after previously banning it in 1909.

1918

The Standard Time Act was signed into US law, introducing Daylight Saving Time.

1863

The SS Georgiana, the largest ship in the Confederate States Navy, was sunk on her maiden voyage.