This week in history
Mar 25, 1807
The Slave Trade Act becomes law, abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire.
Mar 26, 1971
East Pakistan declares its independence from Pakistan to form Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Liberation War begins.
Mar 27, 1998
The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for male impotence, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States.
Mar 28, 2005
An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.6 shakes northern Sumatra, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving more than 1,400 injured.
Mar 29, 845 AD
Paris is sacked by Viking raiders. According to historical reports, the raid was most likely carried out under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collected a huge ransom in exchange for leaving.
Mar 30, 1913
The Vienna Concert Society riots during a performance of modernist music, causing a premature end to the concert due to violence. The concert became known as the Skandalkonzert.
Mar 31, 1990
Approximately 200,000 protesters take to the streets of London to protest against the newly introduced Poll Tax.