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March 23 March 23 is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It is associated with national observances, international commemorations and several notable hi…

March 24 Calendar date: the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years), known for World Tuberculosis Day and several notable historical events and observances.

March 25: calendar date, observances and historical significance March 25 March 25 is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It is known for the Christian Feast of the Annunciation, historical Lady Day, and several natio…

March 27: calendar date, observances, and notable historical events March 27 Overview of March 27 in the Gregorian calendar, its position in the year, common observances, notable historical events and births, and how the date relates to seasons and movable…

March 28 March 28 is the 87th day of the year (88th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It has 278 days remaining and is associated with a range of historical events, observances and…

March 29 — calendar day, observances, and context March 29 March 29 is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. This article explains its calendar position, seasonal context, common observances and other not…

March 3: calendar date, observances, and significance March 3 March 3 is the 62nd day of the year (63rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It hosts national and international observances and sits in early March between winter and sprin…

March 30 March 30 is the 89th day of the Gregorian year (90th in leap years). It is marked by observances such as National Doctors' Day (US) and several notable historical events and birthd…

March 5 — day of the year, observances and notable events March 5 March 5 is the 64th day of common years (65th in leap years). This article explains calendar placement, observances such as St Piran's Day, and some historically significant events…

March 6 March 6 is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. Notable events include the fall of the Alamo (1836), the Dred Scott decision (1857), and Ghana's…

March 7 March 7 is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; it marks several historical events, liturgical observances and sits in the Pisces astrological p…

1963 March on Washington — Civil Rights Rally for Jobs, Equality, and Voting Rights March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 1963 March on Washington: mass civil-rights demonstration on Aug 28, 1963, uniting labor, faith groups and activists to demand jobs, an end to segregation, stronger federal civil-r…

Marriage: legal, cultural, and social perspectives Marriage Overview of marriage as a social and legal union, its ceremonies, common forms (monogamy, polygamy), cultural variations, history, and social implications worldwide.

Marriage proposal: customs, history, and modern practices Marriage proposal An overview of marriage proposals: what they are, traditional customs, cultural variations, modern trends, etiquette and common formats, including engagement terminology and notabl…

Mass murder: definition, characteristics, causes, and global examples Mass murder An overview of mass murder: definitions, distinctions from related crimes, common motives and methods, notable international incidents, and prevention and research approaches.

Massacres of the Foibe: wartime killings and their legacy Massacres of Foibe Summary of the Foibe massacres: context in WWII, the nature of foibe killings in Istria, Venezia Giulia and Dalmatia, historical debate, aftermath and memory including the Italian…

May 11 May 11 is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. This entry explains its calendar position, seasonal context, observances, historical usage, and…

May 15 May 15 is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It is associated with international observances, religious feasts, and diverse historical event…

May 1989 tornado outbreak in the southeastern United States May 1989 tornado outbreak A multi-state tornado outbreak on May 5, 1989 that produced several destructive tornadoes across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia during a spring severe-weather…

May 20 Calendar date: the 140th day (141st in leap years) of the Gregorian year. Notable for international observances like World Bee Day and World Metrology Day, and several national hol…

May 21 Overview of the date May 21 in the Gregorian calendar, including its calendar position, seasonal context, notable events, observances and a sample of births and cultural significan…

May 22 — calendar day, observances and notable features May 22 May 22 is the 142nd day of the Gregorian year (143rd in leap years). This article outlines its calendar position, typical seasonal context, observances, and a few notable historica…

May 23 May 23 is a date in the Gregorian calendar. It falls in late spring in the Northern Hemisphere and is associated with seasonal events, observances, and a variety of historical anni…

May 25 — calendar date, observances and notable facts May 25 May 25 is a date in late spring (Northern Hemisphere) known for several international observances, the 145th day of common years and the 146th in leap years.

May 3 May 3 is the 123rd day of the Gregorian year (124th in leap years). It is observed internationally as World Press Freedom Day and nationally in Poland as Constitution Day, among ot…

May 31 May 31 is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. The date is marked by observances such as World No Tobacco Day and has been the date of notable…

May Revolution (1810) — Buenos Aires uprising and the Primera Junta May Revolution The May Revolution (18–25 May 1810) in Buenos Aires removed Viceroy Cisneros and established the Primera Junta, beginning the Argentine independence process and later celebrated as…

McGurk's Bar bombing On 4 December 1971 a loyalist bomb destroyed McGurk's Bar in north Belfast, killing 15 people and injuring many; the attack and subsequent inquiries generated prolonged controversy…

Me Too movement: origins, impact, and debates Me Too movement A social movement and hashtag campaign against sexual assault and harassment, popularized in 2017 and rooted in earlier activism by Tarana Burke. Covers origins, spread, effects, c…

Meeting: Purpose, Types, and Practical Considerations Meeting An overview of meetings: what they are, common formats and roles, historical development, typical uses, distinctions from related events, and practical tips for effective meetings.

Meiji Restoration A summary of the Meiji Restoration: the mid-19th-century transition in Japan that ended Tokugawa rule and launched rapid modernization, centralization, and social change under the…

Melbourne Cup (Australian Thoroughbred Horse Race) Melbourne Cup Annual Australian thoroughbred race at Flemington for horses three years and older; held on the first Tuesday in November, known as ‘the race that stops a nation’.

Mercury-Redstone 3 (Freedom 7) — first U.S. human spaceflight Mercury-Redstone 3 Mercury-Redstone 3, flown as Freedom 7 on May 5, 1961 and piloted by Alan Shepard, was the United States' first crewed space mission: a short suborbital flight that tested men and…

Mercy Hospital shooting (Chicago, November 19, 2018) Mercy Hospital shooting A mass shooting at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago on Nov 19, 2018, killed an attending physician, a pharmacy worker, a police officer and the attacker; the suspect wa…

Metrojet Flight 9268 (2015) — Crash in the Sinai Desert Metrojet Flight 9268 Metrojet Flight 9268 crashed in the Sinai on 31 October 2015, killing all 224 aboard. Investigations by multiple authorities found evidence consistent with an on‑board explosion; t…

Mexican Cession (1848) Mexican Cession The Mexican Cession: territory ceded to the United States after the Mexican–American War under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, reshaping the modern American Southwest.

Mexican Grand Prix A premier Formula One race held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. Renowned for its high altitude, festive atmosphere and intermittent history on the world champio…

Mexico at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Mexico was represented by a single para-alpine skier, Arly Velásquez, at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang — the country's fifth appearance at the Winter Games.

Middle East Airlines Flight 438 (1976) — in‑flight bombing and crash Middle East Airlines Flight 438 A January 1976 terrorist bombing destroyed Middle East Airlines Flight 438 en route from Beirut to Abu Dhabi, killing all 81 aboard; the perpetrators were never identified.

Midland–Odessa shooting (August 31, 2019) Midland–Odessa shooting A mass shooting on August 31, 2019, in West Texas in which a gunman fired from a vehicle between Odessa and Midland; authorities reported five deaths (including the shooter) and 21…

Ministries Trial (Wilhelmstrasse Trial) — Nuremberg Military Tribunal IV Ministries Trial The Ministries Trial (United States v. Ernst von Weizsäcker et al.) was the eleventh of the U.S. subsequent Nuremberg trials, prosecuting senior Reich ministry officials for their…

Miracle: definition, types, history, and cultural significance Miracle An encyclopedic overview of miracles: definitions, varieties, historical development, explanatory debates, and their role in religion and society.

Miss Universe: international beauty pageant, history, format and cultural impact Miss Universe Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant founded in 1952. This article reviews its history, competition format, global reach, ownership changes, cultural significanc…

Miss Universe 2009 The 56th Miss Universe pageant, held in Nassau, Bahamas, where 18-year-old Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela was crowned amid widespread attention for Venezuela’s consecutive wins.

Miss USA — United States national beauty pageant since 1952 Miss USA Miss USA is an annual national beauty pageant established in 1952; winners often represent the United States at Miss Universe and undertake public duties during their year of servi…

Miss World: history, format, and global role of the international pageant Miss World Miss World is the oldest major international beauty pageant, founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom. It blends competition with charity, cultural ambassadorship, and public represen…

MLS Cup 2016 — Seattle Sounders FC vs Toronto FC MLS Cup 2016 The 2016 MLS Cup was played December 10, 2016 at BMO Field in Toronto. Seattle Sounders FC won their first MLS Cup, beating Toronto FC on penalties after a scoreless draw in extra…

Moment of silence A moment of silence is a brief period of quiet observed to honor or reflect on loss, tragedy, or remembrance; practices vary by culture, occasion and duration.