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March 1

Joseph Wapner added by Stephen, 10:38, 01 March 2017
Joseph Wapner removed by Stephen, 06:53, 04 March 2017
The discovery of the Leekfrith torcs (pictured), believed to be the oldest Iron Age gold jewellery found in Britain, is announced. added by Jenks24, 12:24, 01 March 2017

March 2

Alex Young added by Stephen, 01:31, 02 March 2017
Alex Young removed by The ed17, 02:28, 06 March 2017
Scientists announce the discovery of microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, making them the oldest fossils of life on Earth. added by Stephen, 23:06, 02 March 2017

March 3

Scientists announce the discovery of microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, making them the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. updated by Juliancolton, 15:01, 03 March 2017
Aileen Hernandez added by Stephen, 21:58, 03 March 2017
Aileen Hernandez removed by The ed17, 17:48, 07 March 2017
Tommy Gemmell added by Stephen, 22:05, 03 March 2017
Tommy Gemmell removed by The ed17, 04:37, 07 March 2017

March 4

Scientists announce the discovery of microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, making them the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. updated by Floquenbeam, 03:02, 04 March 2017
John Hampshire added by Stephen, 06:53, 04 March 2017
John Hampshire removed by Stephen, 03:37, 07 March 2017

March 5

Scientists announce the discovery of microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, potentially making them the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. updated by Stephen, 06:06, 05 March 2017
Scientists announce the discovery of possible microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, potentially making them the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. updated by Stephen, 07:05, 05 March 2017

March 6

Edi Fitzroy added by The ed17, 02:28, 06 March 2017
Edi Fitzroy added by The ed17, 02:29, 06 March 2017
Edi Fitzroy removed by Stephen, 02:51, 08 March 2017

March 7

Dorothy Rice added by Stephen, 03:37, 07 March 2017
Dorothy Rice removed by Stephen, 23:22, 08 March 2017
Bonnie Burnard added by The ed17, 04:37, 07 March 2017
Bonnie Burnard removed by Stephen, 23:54, 09 March 2017
Following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, North Korea bans all Malaysian citizens from leaving the country. added by Jayron32, 15:41, 07 March 2017
Robert Osborne added by The ed17, 17:48, 07 March 2017
Robert Osborne removed by Stephen, 01:05, 11 March 2017

March 8

Following escalating diplomatic tension after the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, North Korea and Malaysia enact bilateral travel restrictions on each other's citizens. added by Stephen, 00:15, 08 March 2017
Scientists announce the discovery of possible microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, potentially making them the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. updated by Stephen, 01:04, 08 March 2017
Scientists announce the discovery of possible microfossils within rocks dated between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old from Northern Quebec, Canada, potentially making them the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. removed by Jayron32, 17:20, 08 March 2017
Following escalating diplomatic tension after the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, North Korea and Malaysia enact bilateral travel restrictions on each other's citizens. added by Stephen, 02:37, 08 March 2017
Following escalating diplomatic tension after the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, North Korea and Malaysia enact bilateral travel restrictions on each other's citizens. removed by The ed17, 06:38, 10 March 2017
The Syrian Army, with Russian reinforcement, retakes Palmyra from ISIL. added by Stephen, 02:37, 08 March 2017
The Syrian Army, with Russian reinforcement, retakes Palmyra from ISIL. removed by Stephen, 23:43, 08 March 2017
Douglas Henry added by Stephen, 02:51, 08 March 2017
Douglas Henry removed by The ed17, 06:42, 10 March 2017
The United States begins deployment of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea. added by Stephen, 02:58, 08 March 2017
The United States begins deployment of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (test launch pictured) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea. updated by Stephen, 03:36, 08 March 2017
The discovery of the Leekfrith torcs, believed to be the oldest Iron Age gold jewellery found in Britain, is announced. updated by Stephen, 03:36, 08 March 2017
The discovery of the Leekfrith torcs, believed to be the oldest Iron Age gold jewellery found in Britain, is announced. removed by Spencer, 15:29, 08 March 2017
The Azure Window, a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses due to a storm. added by Jayron32, 17:20, 08 March 2017
The Azure Window (pictured), a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses due to a storm. updated by Jayron32, 19:08, 08 March 2017
The United States begins deployment of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea. updated by Jayron32, 19:08, 08 March 2017
The United States begins deployment of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea. removed by The ed17, 06:41, 11 March 2017
The Azure Window (pictured), a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses due to a storm. updated by Stephen, 19:58, 08 March 2017
Kamran Aziz added by Stephen, 23:22, 08 March 2017
Kamran Aziz removed by Stephen, 01:13, 11 March 2017
WikiLeaks begins releasing Vault 7, a series of documents detailing activities of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency to perform electronic surveillance and cyberwarfare. added by Stephen, 23:43, 08 March 2017
The Azure Window (pictured in 2009), a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses due to a storm. updated by Fox, 23:55, 08 March 2017

March 9

The Azure Window (pictured in 2009), a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses during a storm. updated by Stephen, 00:45, 09 March 2017
The Azure Window (pictured), a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses during a storm. updated by Stephen, 01:56, 09 March 2017
WikiLeaks begins releasing Vault 7, a series of documents detailing activities of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency to perform electronic surveillance and cyberwarfare. updated by Stephen, 06:17, 09 March 2017
WikiLeaks begins releasing Vault 7, a series of documents detailing activities of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency to perform electronic surveillance and cyberwarfare. removed by Espresso Addict, 02:45, 14 March 2017
The Azure Window (pictured), a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses during a storm. updated by Stephen, 09:05, 09 March 2017
Ron Bass added by Stephen, 23:54, 09 March 2017
Ron Bass removed by Stephen, 01:23, 11 March 2017

March 10

Park Geun-hye is removed as President of South Korea by the Constitutional Court of Korea. A new presidential election is to be held by 9 May 2017. added by The ed17, 06:38, 10 March 2017
Howard Hodgkin added by The ed17, 06:42, 10 March 2017
Howard Hodgkin removed by Stephen, 22:42, 15 March 2017
Park Geun-hye is removed as President of South Korea by the Constitutional Court. added by Stephen, 06:46, 10 March 2017
Park Geun-hye (pictured) is removed as President of South Korea by the Constitutional Court. updated by Stephen, 10:01, 10 March 2017
The Azure Window, a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses during a storm. updated by Stephen, 10:01, 10 March 2017
The Azure Window, a limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses during a storm. removed by Jayron32, 14:18, 14 March 2017
Donald Tusk is re-elected as President of the European Council despite opposition from his home country, Poland. added by Stephen, 11:05, 10 March 2017
Donald Tusk is re-elected as President of the European Council despite opposition from his home country, Poland. removed by Stephen, 23:31, 18 March 2017

March 11

The Constitutional Court removes Park Geun-hye (pictured) from the Presidency of South Korea. added by Nyttend, 00:54, 11 March 2017
George Andrew Olah added by Stephen, 01:05, 11 March 2017
George Andrew Olah removed by Stephen, 23:38, 11 March 2017
An attack on a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, kills 49 people and injures more than 60 others. added by Stephen, 01:11, 11 March 2017
An attack on a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, kills 49 people and injures more than 60 others. removed by The ed17, 18:39, 18 March 2017
Bill Leak added by Stephen, 01:13, 11 March 2017
Bill Leak removed by Black Kite, 13:27, 18 March 2017
Neila Sathyalingam added by Stephen, 01:23, 11 March 2017
Neila Sathyalingam removed by Stephen, 22:53, 15 March 2017
South Korea's Constitutional Court removes President Park Geun-hye (pictured) from office. added by Nyttend, 01:40, 11 March 2017
South Korea's Constitutional Court removes President Park Geun-hye (pictured) from office. updated by Stephen, 01:42, 11 March 2017
The United States begins deployment of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea. updated by Stephen, 07:04, 11 March 2017
The United States begins deployment of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea. removed by Jenks24, 05:12, 13 March 2017
John Surtees added by Stephen, 23:38, 11 March 2017
John Surtees removed by The ed17, 18:40, 18 March 2017

March 13

Physicists announce the first synthesis of time crystals. added by Stephen, 23:46, 13 March 2017

March 14

Physicists announce the first synthesis of time crystals. updated by Euryalus, 12:09, 14 March 2017
Physicists announce the first synthesis of time crystals. removed by Black Kite, 23:50, 16 March 2017
The Netherlands and Turkey expel each others' diplomats in response to a diplomatic incident. added by Jayron32, 14:18, 14 March 2017
The Netherlands and Turkey expel each others' diplomats in response to a diplomatic incident. updated by David Levy, 16:16, 14 March 2017

March 15

The Netherlands and Turkey expel each others' diplomats in response to a diplomatic incident (protesters pictured). updated by Stephen, 05:58, 15 March 2017
The Netherlands and Turkey expel each others' diplomats in response to a diplomatic incident (protesters pictured). removed by Euryalus, 00:22, 16 March 2017
South Korea's Constitutional Court removes President Park Geun-hye from office. updated by Bongwarrior, 06:42, 15 March 2017
South Korea's Constitutional Court removes President Park Geun-hye from office. removed by Ad Orientem, 17:54, 21 March 2017
Danehill Dancer added by Stephen, 22:42, 15 March 2017
Danehill Dancer removed by The ed17, 18:42, 18 March 2017
Henri Cueco added by Stephen, 22:53, 15 March 2017
Henri Cueco removed by Fuzheado, 22:52, 18 March 2017

March 16

Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. (protesters pictured). added by Euryalus, 00:22, 16 March 2017
Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands (protesters pictured). updated by Stephen, 00:28, 16 March 2017
The VVD, led by incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte, wins the most seats in the Dutch general election, but the governing coalition loses its majority. added by Black Kite, 23:50, 16 March 2017
The VVD, led by incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte, wins the most seats in the Dutch general election, but the governing coalition loses its majority. updated by Black Kite, 23:54, 16 March 2017

March 17

The VVD, led by incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte (pictured), wins the most seats in the Dutch general election, but the governing coalition loses its majority. updated by Stephen, 02:12, 17 March 2017
Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. updated by Stephen, 02:12, 17 March 2017
Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. removed by Ad Orientem, 16:10, 22 March 2017

March 18

Hasyim Muzadi added by Black Kite, 13:27, 18 March 2017
Hasyim Muzadi removed by Ad Orientem, 18:07, 21 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered on 9 March, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. added by The ed17, 18:39, 18 March 2017
Derek Walcott added by The ed17, 18:40, 18 March 2017
Derek Walcott removed by Ad Orientem, 19:16, 21 March 2017
André Tosel added by The ed17, 18:42, 18 March 2017
André Tosel removed by Black Kite, 08:29, 21 March 2017
Chuck Berry added by Fuzheado, 22:52, 18 March 2017
Chuck Berry removed by Stephen, 23:31, 18 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered In Cairo, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. added by Stephen, 23:17, 18 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered in Cairo, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. updated by Stephen, 23:18, 18 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer, Chuck Berry (pictured), dies at the age of 90. added by Stephen, 23:31, 18 March 2017
The VVD, led by incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte, wins the most seats in the Dutch general election, but the governing coalition loses its majority. updated by Stephen, 23:31, 18 March 2017
The VVD, led by incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte, wins the most seats in the Dutch general election, but the governing coalition loses its majority. removed by Stephen, 11:36, 26 March 2017
Henri Cueco updated by Stephen, 23:32, 18 March 2017
Henri Cueco removed by Fuzheado, 13:50, 20 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry (pictured) dies at the age of 90. updated by Art LaPella, 23:50, 18 March 2017

March 20

Jimmy Breslin added by Fuzheado, 13:50, 20 March 2017
Jimmy Breslin removed by Ad Orientem, 19:56, 22 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered in Cairo, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. updated by Daniel Case, 16:53, 20 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered in Cairo, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. updated by Daniel Case, 16:54, 20 March 2017

March 21

Martin McGuinness added by Black Kite, 08:29, 21 March 2017
Martin McGuinness removed by The ed17, 14:03, 29 March 2017
An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo, kills at least 42 people and injures more than 100. added by Ad Orientem, 17:54, 21 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry (pictured) dies at the age of 90. updated by Ad Orientem, 17:54, 21 March 2017
Robert B. Silvers added by Ad Orientem, 18:07, 21 March 2017
Robert B. Silvers removed by Ad Orientem, 00:12, 24 March 2017
David Rockefeller added by Ad Orientem, 19:16, 21 March 2017
David Rockefeller removed by Stephen, 01:30, 24 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered in Cairo (excavation pictured), is preliminarily identified as a depiction of pharaoh Psamtik I. added by David Levy, 22:12, 21 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry dies at the age of 90. updated by David Levy, 22:12, 21 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered in Cairo, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. updated by NeilN, 22:20, 21 March 2017
A colossal ancient Egyptian statue, discovered in Cairo, is preliminarily identified as depicting pharaoh Psamtik I. removed by NeilN, 22:21, 21 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry (pictured) dies at the age of 90. updated by NeilN, 22:20, 21 March 2017
An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo, kills at least 42 people and injures more than 100. updated by Stephen, 22:51, 21 March 2017
An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo, kills at least 42 people and injures more than 100. added by Stephen, 22:52, 21 March 2017
An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo, kills at least 42 people and injures more than 100. added by Stephen, 22:53, 21 March 2017

March 22

An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo kills at least 42 people and injures more than 100. updated by Voice of Clam, 08:06, 22 March 2017
A man is shot at the Palace of Westminster and numerous civilians are injured in what is being treated as a terrorist attack in London. added by Ad Orientem, 16:10, 22 March 2017
Three people are killed and numerous others are severely injured in what is being treated as a terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster in London. added by Coffee, 18:10, 22 March 2017
Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. updated by Coffee, 18:12, 22 March 2017
Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. removed by Coffee, 00:21, 23 March 2017
Three people are killed and numerous others are severely injured during what is being treated as a terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster in London. updated by Coffee, 18:13, 22 March 2017
At least four people are killed and numerous others are severely injured during what is being treated as a terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster in London. added by TheresNoTime, 18:18, 22 March 2017
Colin Dexter added by Ad Orientem, 19:56, 22 March 2017
Colin Dexter removed by Bencherlite, 14:48, 31 March 2017
At least four people are killed and numerous others are severely injured during what is being treated as a terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster in London. updated by David Levy, 22:26, 22 March 2017
Five people are killed and numerous others are severely injured during what is being treated as a terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster in London. added by Black Kite, 22:56, 22 March 2017
A suspected terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster, London, kills five people and injures more than forty others. added by Stephen, 23:14, 22 March 2017
A suspected terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, kills five people and injures more than forty others. updated by Stephen, 23:31, 22 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry dies at the age of 90. updated by Stephen, 23:31, 22 March 2017
American guitarist, singer, and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry dies at the age of 90. removed by Coffee, 07:16, 27 March 2017
An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo kills at least forty-two people and injures more than one hundred others. updated by David Levy, 23:35, 22 March 2017
An airstrike on a mosque in the rebel-held al-Jinah village near Aleppo kills at least forty-two people and injures more than one hundred others. removed by Ad Orientem, 00:00, 25 March 2017
A suspected terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in five people dead and more than forty injured. updated by J Milburn, 23:43, 22 March 2017

March 23

A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in five people dead and more than forty injured. updated by Stephen, 00:47, 23 March 2017
A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in four people dead and more than forty injured. updated by Voice of Clam, 08:54, 23 March 2017
A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in five people dead and more than forty injured. updated by Stephen, 09:29, 23 March 2017
A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in four people dead and more than forty injured. updated by Voice of Clam, 09:33, 23 March 2017
The United States defeats Puerto Rico to win the World Baseball Classic. added by Spencer, 16:04, 23 March 2017
The United States defeats Puerto Rico to win the World Baseball Classic. removed by Jayron32, 02:39, 28 March 2017
A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in five people dead and more than forty injured. updated by Coffee, 22:02, 23 March 2017

March 24

Dallas Green added by Ad Orientem, 00:12, 24 March 2017
Dallas Green removed by Bencherlite, 14:48, 31 March 2017
Denis Voronenkov added by Stephen, 01:30, 24 March 2017
Denis Voronenkov removed by Spencer, 18:08, 25 March 2017
French mathematician Yves Meyer is awarded the Abel Prize for his work on the mathematical theory of wavelets. added by Stephen, 03:40, 24 March 2017
French mathematician Yves Meyer is awarded the Abel Prize for his work on the mathematical theory of wavelets. removed by Jayron32, 18:04, 27 March 2017
A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster (pictured), London, results in five people dead and fifty others injured. updated by Stephen, 12:58, 24 March 2017

March 25

Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. updated by Ad Orientem, 00:00, 25 March 2017
Disputes over a Turkish constitutional referendum trigger a diplomatic incident between Turkey and the Netherlands. removed by Spencer, 18:04, 25 March 2017
Former Russian MP and government critic Denis Voronenkov is shot to death in Kiev. added by Spencer, 18:04, 25 March 2017

March 26

Former Russian MP and government critic Denys Voronenkov is shot dead in Kiev. updated by Stephen, 00:10, 26 March 2017
Former Russian MP and government critic Denys Voronenkov is shot dead in Kiev. updated by Stephen, 04:09, 26 March 2017
Former Russian MP and government critic Denis Voronenkov is shot dead in Kiev. updated by Stephen, 05:56, 26 March 2017
William H. Keeler added by Stephen, 11:09, 26 March 2017
William H. Keeler removed by Bencherlite, 14:48, 31 March 2017
The World Meteorological Organization adds twelve new cloud types (including volutus, pictured) to the International Cloud Atlas, the first update to the official cloud classification scheme since 1986. added by Stephen, 11:36, 26 March 2017
A terrorist attack at the Palace of Westminster, London, results in five people dead and fifty others injured. updated by Stephen, 11:36, 26 March 2017
The World Meteorological Organization adds twelve new cloud types (including volutus, pictured) to the International Cloud Atlas, the first update to the official cloud classification scheme since 1986. updated by Stephen, 12:00, 26 March 2017

March 27

Carrie Lam wins the Hong Kong Chief Executive election, becoming the territory's first female leader. added by Stephen, 22:26, 27 March 2017

March 28

An attack at the Palace of Westminster, London, results in five people dead and fifty others injured. updated by Stephen, 03:49, 28 March 2017
Carrie Lam wins the Hong Kong Chief Executive election, becoming the territory's first female political leader. updated by Stephen, 11:59, 28 March 2017
Carrie Lam (pictured) wins the Hong Kong Chief Executive election, becoming the territory's first female political leader. updated by Jayron32, 17:27, 28 March 2017
The World Meteorological Organization adds twelve new cloud types to the International Cloud Atlas, the first update to the official cloud classification scheme since 1986. updated by Jayron32, 17:27, 28 March 2017

March 29

A terror attack at the Palace of Westminster, London, results in five people dead and fifty others injured. updated by Coffee, 10:57, 29 March 2017
The United Kingdom invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, beginning the formal EU withdrawal process added by Coffee, 11:27, 29 March 2017
The United Kingdom invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, beginning the formal EU withdrawal process. updated by Stephen, 12:18, 29 March 2017
David Storey added by The ed17, 14:03, 29 March 2017

March 30

The United Kingdom invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, beginning the formal process of Brexit. updated by Amakuru, 09:54, 30 March 2017

March 31

Carrie Lam (pictured) wins the Hong Kong Chief Executive election; she will become the territory's first female political leader. updated by Jayron32, 15:44, 31 March 2017
Carrie Lam (pictured) wins the Hong Kong Chief Executive election. updated by Bencherlite, 15:55, 31 March 2017