On this day — March 8

a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations and democratically elected leaders, in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.

Pakistan, since then held annually across Pakistan, and the feminist slogan "Mera Jism Meri Marzi" (My body, my choice), in demand for women's right to bodily autonomy and against gender-based violence, came into vogue in Pakistan.

a natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses in stormy weather.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying a total of 239 people, disappears en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The fate of the flight remains unknown.

This effort to go "big time live" failed but is notable in the history of professional wrestling television.

carrying the Expedition 2 crew to the International Space Station.

Lebanon kills 80 and injures 200 others.

President Ronald Reagan labels the Soviet Union an "evil empire".

a moon of Jupiter.

Ireland, is destroyed by a bomb.