🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 21:

1990 — Namibia became independent from German and South African rule after 106 years, officially ending the colonial era in the region.

1980 — President Jimmy Carter announced the US boycott of the Summer Olympics in Moscow to protest the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan.

1965 — Martin Luther King, Jr. led civil rights activists on a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand voting rights for Black Americans.

1960 — Police opened fire on approximately 70 Black African demonstrators in Sharpeville, Gauteng, during a protest against South Africa's apartheid pass laws.

1918 — The Second Battle of the river Somme began during World War I, as British and German forces clashed in one of the war's most brutal offensives.

1556 — Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was burned at the stake under the heresy laws of Queen Mary I, a martyrdom that symbolized the fierce religious conflicts of the era.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 21, we’re singing to:

Gary Oldman (1958) — British actor known for his transformative roles in films like Léon: The Professional and Darkest Hour, as well as the Harry Potter series and Slow Horses, all of which demonstrate his versatile acting range.

Rosie O'Donnell (1962) — American entertainer, comedian, and television personality famous for hosting The Rosie O'Donnell Show and her outspoken advocacy on various social issues.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 21, we’re saying goodbye to:

Robert Preston (1987) — American actor remembered for his iconic performances in The Music Man and Victor/Victoria, which earned him acclaim for his dynamic stage presence.

Andrew Grove (2016) — Hungarian-American businessman, former CEO of Intel, and a pioneer in the tech industry, known for his leadership in the growth of the semiconductor company.

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