🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 5:

1979 — Voyager 1 flew by Io, the innermost of Jupiter’s satellites, and observed nine active volcanoes on its surface, adding new information to planetary science.

1917 — The Swedish prime minister resigned over disagreements regarding World War I policy, which ultimately reshaped the nation’s wartime stance.

1798 — Napoleon invaded Switzerland and occupied Bern, which effectively ended Switzerland’s Old Confederation.

1770 — British soldiers fired on American colonists, killing five and wounding six others, in what would become known as The Boston Massacre.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 5, we’re singing to:

Gerardus Mercator (1512) — Flemish cartographer celebrated for developing the Mercator projection, a revolutionary tool for navigation and mapmaking.

Joel Osteen (1963) — American televangelist, theologian, and author known for his inspirational sermons and bestselling books.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 5, we’re saying goodbye to:

Joseph Stalin (1953) — Premier of the Soviet Union and a dominant figure in 20th-century geopolitics, who led the USSR through transformative and controversial years.

Sergey Prokofiev (1953) — Russian composer renowned for such works as Peter and the Wolf and Romeo and Juliet, which remain staples of classical music.

Patsy Cline (1963) — American singer whose pioneering country music hits, including “Crazy,” continue to influence the genre.

Hugo Chávez (2013) — President of Venezuela remembered for his socialist policies and polarizing leadership that reshaped the nation’s political landscape.

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