21 March, Mother’s Day

1857- 107000 persons killed in an earthquake in the Japanese city of Tokyo.

1960- Violence erupts in South Africa after imposing racial visa, yet, 71 persons were killed.

1961- France and US sign an agreement to establish a joint satellite.

2003-Chechens are voting in a referendum on new constitution stipulates that Chechnya belongs to the Russian Federation.

Born today

Syrian renowned poet Nizar Qabbani.

Passed away

Frederick Winslow Taylor , an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency

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