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