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 9
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
In Tbilisi, Georgia, soldiers suppressed mass demonstrations against Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's policy of de-Stalinization.
Wikipedia: TbilisiThe Andreanof Islands earthquake struck Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands, causing more than $5 million in damage from ground movement and a destructive tsunami.
Wikipedia: 1957 Andreanof Islands earthquakeThe popular fashion doll Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
Wikipedia: BarbieSvetlana Alliluyeva, the daughter of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, defected to the United States.
Wikipedia: Svetlana AlliluyevaTwelve gunmen seized three buildings in Washington, D.C., and took 149 hostages in a 39-hour standoff that ended in two deaths.
Wikipedia: Washington, D.C.