🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 28:

1979 — At 4:00 a.m., a malfunctioning valve at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania triggered a partial meltdown, leading to radioactive leakage and widespread public concern.

1939 — Francisco Franco’s forces captured Madrid during the Spanish Civil War and paved the way for the end of the Spanish Republic.

1930 — The Turkish government officially changed the name of Constantinople to Istanbul, signaling a break from its Ottoman past.

1920 — Hollywood stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks married, becoming one of the most famous couples in early cinematic history.

1854 — France and England declared war on Russia, marking the start of the Crimean War, which would reshape European alliances.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 28, we’re singing to:

Maxim Gorky (1868) — Russian writer and political thinker known for works such as Mother and his role in shaping Soviet literature.

Lucy Lawless (1968) — New Zealand-born actress best known for her iconic role as Xena in the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.

Lady Gaga (1986) — American singer-songwriter and actress renowned for her boundary-pushing music, acting, and activism as well as her captivated mezzo-soprano voice.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 28, we’re saying goodbye to:

Publius Helvius Pertinax (193) — Roman emperor whose brief reign was marked by attempts at reform before his assassination.

Virginia Woolf (1941) — British modernist writer celebrated for novels such as Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, which explore themes of time, consciousness, and identity.

Sergey Rachmaninoff (1943) — Russian composer and pianist known for his lush, emotive piano concertos and symphonic works.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1969) — 34th President of the United States and Supreme Commander of Allied forces in WWII, whose leadership shaped the post-war world.

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