Washington, United States. Several significant events occurred on March 11 across politics, conflict, and public life, spanning much of the 20th century and early 21st century.
World War One
In 1917, British and Indian troops marched into Baghdad in World War One, capturing 9,000 Turkish prisoners.
Science
In 1955, Sir Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin in 1928, died.
United States
In 1993, Janet Reno was confirmed as the first female attorney-general of the United States.
Ireland and the United States
In 1995, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams arrived in New York.
Mexico
In 2001, Zapatista Subcommander Marcos and 23 rebel leaders entered Mexico City after a 12-state march from their jungle hideout in a campaign for Indian rights.
Spain
In 2004, simultaneous bomb blasts hit four packed commuter trains in Madrid, killing 191 people in one of Europe’s bloodiest guerrilla attacks.
Lebanon and Syria
In 2005, almost all Syrian troops left north Lebanon, ending an unbroken 29-year presence and underlining Syria’s diminishing role in its smaller neighbour.
The Hague
In 2006, Slobodan Milosevic was found dead in his cell at The Hague months before a verdict was due in his war crimes trial. He had served as Serbian president from 1990 until his overthrow in 2000 and was 64.
Chile
In 2006, Michelle Bachelet was inaugurated as Chile’s first female president.
Which of these March 11 events do you find most significant?
