On this day in 2025 - 3/29/2025
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1461: The Battle of Towton took place during the Wars of the Roses in England. It was one of the largest and bloodiest battles fought on English soil, with the Yorkist forces defeating the Lancastrians, leading to Edward IV becoming king.
1806: The United States authorized the construction of the Great National Pike, later known as the Cumberland Road (and eventually part of U.S. Route 40). It was a significant step in improving infrastructure and westward expansion.
1871: The Royal Albert Hall in London was opened by Queen Victoria. It remains one of the most iconic concert halls in the world.
1886: Dr. John Pemberton brewed the first batch of Coca-Cola in a backyard in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally marketed as a medicinal tonic, it would go on to become one of the world’s most famous soft drinks.
1951: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They were executed two years later, marking a high-profile moment in U.S. history.
1973: The United States completed its military withdrawal from South Vietnam, marking the end of direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, though the conflict continued until 1975.
1982: The Canada Act was passed by the British Parliament, granting Canada full political independence while maintaining Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. This paved the way for the patriation of Canada’s constitution.
2010: Two suicide bombings carried out by female terrorists struck the Moscow Metro, killing 40 people and injuring over 100. The attacks were linked to Chechen separatists.
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