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What happened today in history(March 19): Australia defeated England by 45 runs in the first Test match, India and Bangladesh signed a friendship treaty, 16 people died due to avalanches land in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, etc

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Today in History, March 19: Did you know that this day has important historical significance? If you are wondering what the events are today, we are here to cover the major incidents that took place. So without further ado, let’s get started.

Today was the day Russia captured the Ukrainian naval base in Sevastopol, Karen Uhlenbeck became the first woman to win the Mathematics Abel Prize and San Francisco beat La Salle 77-63 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship 17th time. Continue reading the entire article to know more interesting events that happened today.

Historical events on this day

In 1877, Australia defeated England by 45 runs in their first Test match.
In 1918, the United States Congress authorized time zones and approved daylight saving time.
In 1931, Nevada legalized gambling.
In 1972, India and Bangladesh signed a friendship treaty.
In 1995, the Finnish Social Democratic Party won the parliamentary elections
In 2004, Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian was shot just before the country’s presidential election on March 20.
In 2013, 16 people died due to landslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In 2014, Russia captured the Ukrainian naval base in Sevastopol.
In 2019, Karen Uhlenbeck became the first woman to win the Abel Prize in mathematics.
In 2019, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced his resignation after 30 years of service.

Sports event today

In 1954, Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell scored centuries in the first innings of the 4th Test against England at Port of Spain.
In 1955, San Francisco defeated La Salle 77-63 in the 17th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
In 1989, Kurt Browning won the Men’s Figure Skating Championship in Paris.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1953, Gary Cooper and Shirley Booth won the Academy Award for “The Greatest Performance on Earth” at the 25th Academy Awards.
In 1977, the final episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” premiered on CBS.
In 1984, the American sitcom “Kate & Allie” starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin premiered on CBS television.

Notable deaths on this day

S.No	Year of death	Personality
first	1595	Guru Hargobind was the sixth Sikh guru who is believed to have organized the first Sikh army which led to giving a military identity to the community.
2	1947	Richard Beckinsale is an English actor who became one of the most talked about celebrities of the 70s. He is best known for his role as Lennie Godber in the film ‘Porridge’.
3	1962	Vasily Iosifovich Stalin was the son of Soviet revolutionary and politician Joseph Stalin, who ruled the Soviet Union for three decades.
4	2006	Mohammad Ali, also known as “Shahenshah-e-Jazbaat,” is a Pakistani actor who made his debut in the 1962 art film ‘Chiragh Jalta Raha’.
5	2008	Hugo Maurice Julien Claus is a Belgian author who writes in Dutch. Cluas is famous for novels such as The Sorrows of Belgium and De Metsiers.

Famous birthdays on this day

S.No	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1955	Walter Bruce Willis is a retired American actor best known for playing David Addison Jr in ‘Moonlighting’ and films such as ‘Die Hard’ and ‘The Sixth Sense’.
2	1958	Fred Stoller is an American actor, stand-up comedian and author best known for his role as Gerard on Everybody Loves Raymond.
3	1973	Meritxell Batet Lamaña sa, Spanish lawyer and politician, member of the Socialist Party of Catalonia, currently serving as President of the Congress of Deputies.
4	1976	Andre Lloyd Miller is a former American professional basketball player and current head coach of the Grand Rapids Gold.
5	1984	Tanushree Dutta is an Indian actress and model who won the Femina Miss India Universe title in 2004. Dutta is famous for her Bollywood films such as Dhol and Bhagam Bhag.
6	1986	Anne Vyalitsyna is a Russian-American model, famous for her 10 consecutive annual appearances in ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ magazine.
7	1999	Nico Collins is an American football player for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He made his NFL debut in the Texans’ Week 1 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 19)?

Australia defeated England by 45 runs in the first Test match, India and Bangladesh signed a friendship treaty and 16 people died due to landslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (March 19)?

American actor Walter Bruce Willis, politician Meritxell Batet Lamaña, Indian actress Tanushree Dutta and many other famous people were born on this day.

What sporting events happened today?

Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell scored centuries in the first period of match four against England in Port of Spain, Kurt Browning won the Men’s Figure Skating Championship in Paris and more

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