🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 12:

2009 — Bernie Madoff pled guilty to crimes related to his operation of a massive Ponzi scheme, one of the largest financial frauds in history, whose long list of victims included HSBC, Larry King, actor Kevin Bacon, and more.

2003 — The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global health alert regarding the SARS outbreak, which spread rapidly across China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.

1993 — Janet Reno was sworn in as US attorney general, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

1947 — President Harry Truman announced the Truman Doctrine, pledging US support for nations resisting communism.

1940 — Finland agreed to peace terms with the Soviet Union, ending the Winter War.

1933 — Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the first of his 31 fireside chats as US president on March 12, a tradition that helped calm the nation throughout the Great Depression and World War II.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 12, we’re singing to:

Liza Minnelli (1946) — American actress and singer celebrated for her role in Cabaret and her legendary contributions to stage and screen.

James Taylor (1948) — American musician and songwriter known for hits like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend," as well as his influence on folk-rock music.

Ratko Mladić (1942) — Bosnian Serb military leader infamous for his role in the Bosnian War and later conviction for war crimes.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 12, we’re saying goodbye to:

Mihajlo Pupin (1935) — Serbian American physicist and inventor remembered for his contributions to telecommunications and X-ray imaging.

Terry Pratchett (2015) — English author best known for his Discworld series, which blended wit, satire, and fantasy to captivate millions of readers.

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