1190CE
War
Massacre of the Jews of York
A violent mob in York, England, massacres the city's Jewish population, leading to mass suicides inside York Castle to avoid forced conversion.
Daily Chronicle
March 16
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1751CE
Birth
James Madison Born
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution.
1926CE
Science
First Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launched
Robert H. Goddard successfully launches the world's first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts, paving the way for modern spaceflight.
1968CE
War
My Lai Massacre
United States Army soldiers brutally kill hundreds of unarmed civilians, including women and children, in the village of My Lai during the Vietnam War.