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What happened today in history (March 19): Australia defeated England by 45 runs in the first Test match, India and Bangladesh signed a treaty of friendship, 16 people died in landslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and further

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Today in History, March 19: Did you know that this day has significant historical significance? If you are wondering what are the events that happened today, we are here to cover the most important incidents that took place. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

Today is the day Russia captured the Ukrainian naval base in Sevastopol, Karen Uhlenbeck became the first woman to win the Abel Prize in mathematics, and San Francisco defeated La Salle 77-63 in the 17th Men’s Basketball Championship. NCAA. Continue reading the full article to find out more interesting events that happened today.

Historical events on this day

In 1877, Australia defeated England by 45 runs in the first Test match.
In 1918, the United States Congress authorized time zones and approved daylight saving time.
In 1931, Nevada legalized gambling.
In 1972, India and Bangladesh signed a treaty of friendship.
In 1995, the Finnish Social Democratic Party won the parliamentary elections.
In 2004, Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was shot just before the country’s presidential election on March 20.
In 2013, 16 people were killed by landslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In 2014, Russia captured the Ukrainian naval base in Sevastopol.
In 2019, Karen Uhlenbeck became the first woman to win the Abel Prize in mathematics.
In 2019, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced his resignation after 30 years in office.

Sports events today

In 1954, Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell scored centuries in the first innings of the drawn fourth Test against England in Port of Spain.
In 1955, San Francisco defeated La Salle 77-63 in the 17th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
In 1989, Kurt Browning won the men’s figure skating championship in Paris.

Art and culture events today

In 1953, Gary Cooper and Shirley Booth won the Oscar for “The Greatest Show on Earth” at the 25th Academy Awards.
In 1977, the final episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” premiered on CBS.
In 1984, the American comedy “Kate & Allie,” starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin, premiered on CBS TV.

Notable deaths on this day

Yes.No	year of death	Personality
1	1595	Guru Hargobind was the sixth of the Sikh gurus who is credited with organizing the first Sikh army which resulted in the military identity of the community.
2	1947	Richard Beckinsale was an English actor who became one of the most talked about celebrities of the 1970s. He is best known for the role of Lennie Godber in ‘Porridge’.
3	1962	Vasily Iosifovich Stalin was the son of Soviet revolutionary and politician Joseph Stalin, who ruled the Soviet Union for three decades.
4	2006	Mohammad Ali, also known as “Shahenshah-e-Jazbaat”, was a Pakistani actor who debuted in the 1962 art film ‘Chiragh Jalta Raha’.
5	2008	Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a Belgian author who wrote in Dutch. Cluas is best known for his novels such as The Sorrow of Belgium and De Metsiers.

Famous birthdays on this day

Yes.No	Year of birth	Personality
1	1955	Walter Bruce Willis is a retired American actor best known for playing David Addison Jr in ‘Moonlighting’ and films such as ‘Die Hard’ and ‘The Sixth Sense’.
2	1958	Fred Stoller is an American actor, comedian, and author best known for playing Gerard on Everybody Loves Raymond.
3	1973	Meritxell Batet Lamaña is a Spanish jurist and politician, member of the Socialist Party of Catalonia, currently president of the Congress of Deputies.
4	1976	Andre Lloyd Miller is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of Grand Rapids Gold.
5	1984	Tanushree Dutta is an Indian actress and model who won the Femina Miss India Universe title in 2004. Dutta is best known for Bollywood films such as Dhol and Bhagam Bhag.
6	1986	Anne Vyalitsyna is a Russian-American model who rose to fame for her ten consecutive annual appearances in the ‘Sports Illustrated Swim Issue’.
7	1999	Nico Collins is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He made his NFL debut in the Texans’ Week 1 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 19)?

Australia defeated England by 45 runs in the first Test match, India and Bangladesh signed a treaty of friendship and 16 people died in landslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and more.

What famous person was born on this day (March 19)?

American actor Walter Bruce Willis, politician Meritxell Batet Lamaña, Indian actress Tanushree Dutta and many other celebrities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell scored centuries in the first innings of the drawn fourth Test against England in Port of Spain, Kurt Browning won the Men’s Figure Skating Championships in Paris and more.

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