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On this day: Historic events that happened on 9 March
Trendingdesk •On 9 March 1959, the first Barbie doll was introduced by Mattel Inc. The plastic doll would go on to be one of the most iconic toys worldwide in a matter of years
8 March events: Take a look at historic milestones that occurred on International Women's Day
Trendingdesk •Today is marked as International Women's Day to honour the achievements women have made in every field. Take a look at other historical events that have taken place on this date
On this day: Important events that happened on 5 March
Trendingdesk •Former Premier of the Soviet Union Joseph Stalin passed away at the age of 74 years on 5 March 1953. He was succeeded by Georgy Malenkov
From start of Russia-Ukraine war to Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction: Major events that happened on 24 February
Trendingdesk •Russia invaded Ukraine on this very day in 2022, just eight years after illegally annexing the country's Crimea peninsula. The war continues to wreak havoc, with millions displaced and thousands killed.
22 February events: Take a look at historic events that occurred today
Trendingdesk •A sheep named Dolly became the first mammal to be cloned from an ‘adult cell’, something which was earlier deemed impossible in science. On 22 February 1997, scientists working at the Roslin Institute near Dublin announced Dolly’s birth. The project came together under the direction of Ian Wilmut.
On this day: Significant events that took place on 23 February
Trendingdesk •Mexican-born American musician Carlos Santana won eight Grammy awards on 23 February 2000, including the highly coveted Record of the Year and Album of the Year trophies for his blockbuster Supernatural LP.
On this day: Significant events that took place on 21 February
Trendingdesk •American businessman Steve Fossett created history as the first person to fly solo in a balloon across the Pacific Ocean. The business magnet also held many other records to his name. In 2002, the adventurer became the first person to circumnavigate the world solo on a balloon.
On this day: Historic events that happened on 19 February
Trendingdesk •Fashion designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld breathed his last on this day in 2019. He was the creative power behind the revival of French fashion brand Chanel
On this day: Historic events that happened on 16 February
Trendingdesk •American tennis legend John McEnroe was born in West Germany’s Wiesbaden. Famous for his temper tantrums, racket abuse and temperamental nature, McEnroe became one of the world’s leading tennis players
4 February events: Facebook launched, Sri Lanka gained independence and more
Trendingdesk •Facebook, formed by Mark Zuckerberg , Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, first became active on this day in 2004. Launched as TheFacebook.com, the social network soon became immensely popular among people