On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
March 20
4 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The antiretroviral drug zidovudine became the first treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for HIV/AIDS.
Wikipedia: Antiviral drug
The Troubles: Two children were killed by the second of two bomb attacks by the Provisional Irish Republican Army in Warrington, England.
Wikipedia: The Troubles
Eyjafjallajökull (pictured) in Iceland began a series of volcanic events, later disrupting air travel across Europe.
Wikipedia: Eyjafjallajökull
Taliban militants killed nine civilians in a mass shooting at the Kabul Serena Hotel in Afghanistan.
Wikipedia: Taliban