SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009

Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2009. There are 278 days left in the year.

1794 _ Louvre opens to the public (although officially opened since August)

1845 _ Mexico drops diplomatic relations with U.S.

1854 _ During the Crimean War, Britain and France declare war on Russia

1891 _ First world weightlifting championship held

1922 _ First microfilm device introduced

1930 _ Constantinople and Angora changes names to Istanbul and Ankara

1556 _ Origin of Fasli Era (India)

1959 _ 11 days after Tibet uprising, China dissolves Tibet's government and installs Panchen Lama

1960 _ Pope John raises the first Japanese, first African & first Filipino cardinal

1967 _ U.N. Secretary General U Thant makes public proposals for peace in Vietnam