🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 20:

1995 — Aum Shinrikyo carried out a deadly sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured.

1987 — AZT became the first drug approved by the US FDA for the treatment of AIDS.

1969 — John Lennon married Japanese artist and musician Yoko Ono in Gibraltar.

1854 — Whigs, anti-Nebraska Democrats, and Free-Soilers met in Ripon, Wisconsin to propose the formation of the Republican Party.

1852 — Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published in book form, sparking a national conversation on slavery.

1815 — Napoleon’s Hundred Days began with his return to Paris for his final attempt to reclaim power.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 20, we’re singing to:

Ovid (43 BCE) — Roman poet renowned for works like Metamorphoses, which continues to influence Western literature and art.

Henrik Ibsen (1828) — Norwegian dramatist and poet best known for plays such as A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, which challenged societal norms.

Fred Rogers (1928) — American television personality, creator, and host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, a beloved children's program promoting kindness and empathy.

Spike Lee (1957) — American director and filmmaker known for movies such as Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, which tackled social issues with bold storytelling.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 20, we’re saying goodbye to:

David Rockefeller (2017) — American banker and philanthropist who was a leading figure in finance and the Rockefeller family's legacy.

Kenny Rogers (2020) — American singer-songwriter famous for hits like "The Gambler" and "Islands in the Stream" and his influential career in country music.

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