Washington, United States. A number of significant events occurred on March 13 across politics, conflict, international diplomacy, culture, and global development between 1992 and 2012.
Media and politics
In 1992, Pravda, the official newspaper of the Soviet Communist Party, ceased publication due to lack of funds.
Conflict and humanitarian developments
In 1994, Bare cemetery in Sarajevo, one of the largest cemeteries in Europe, reopened after nearly two years when French U.N. troops secured the front line area for six hours.
In 1995, the U.N. social summit ended with 182 countries pledging to wipe out global poverty.
Crime and tragedy
In 1996, a gunman shot dead 16 children and a woman teacher at a school in Dunblane, Scotland, and then killed himself.
Culture and notable deaths
In 1996, Polish film director Krzysztof Kieslowski died. He was best known for his “Decalogue” films on the Ten Commandments and his “Three Colours” series.
In 2004, Cardinal Franz Koenig, Austria’s most prominent Catholic cleric of the 20th century who worked for years to build bridges between the Vatican and communist states, died at the age of 98.
Religion
In 1997, Sister Nirmala succeeded Mother Teresa.
International relations and defence
In 2007, Japan and Australia signed a groundbreaking defence agreement, Japan’s first such pact with a country other than the United States.
Music and diplomacy
In 2012, a South Korean maestro conducted a North Korean orchestra in Paris.
Which of these March 13 events do you find most significant?