March 23

March 23rd is also known as Puppy Day and Near Miss Day.

2022

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced they would relax their COVID mandates for some of the workforce.

2021

A 28-year-old man broke into a trading card shop in Japan and stole thousands of dollars worth of Pokémon cards.

2016

Researchers in England declared that the skull in William Shakespeare's grave was probably stolen and replaced with someone else's by grave robbers.

2007

The PlayStation 3 was released in Europe, Austrailia, New Zealand, Africa, and the Middle East.

2001

Russia's Mir Space Station was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean.

1999

Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' was released.

1998

James Cameron's iconic film 'Titanic' won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

1987

The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.

1973

John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was granted permanent residence in the United States.

1956

Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world.

1945

Shareholders of The Swallow Sidecar Company agreed to change its company name to Jaguar Cars Limited.

1933

The German legislature passed the Enabling Act of 1933, which gave Hitler complete control over Germany.

1919

Benito Mussolini led a fascist political rally in Milan, Italy.

1868

The University of California was founded.

1861

London launched its first tram, built by George Francis Train from NYC.

1857

Elisha Otis installed his first commercial elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City, US.