On this day — March 9

Germany, kills eight people and injures another eight.

Prime Minister of Italy, announces in a televised address and signs the decree imposing the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the world.

Argentina, killing all 10 people on board both aircraft, including French athletes Florence Arthaud, Camille Muffat and Alexis Vastine, as well as producers and guests for the French TV show Dropped.

is launched.

Observers in China, Mongolia and eastern Siberia are treated to a rare double feature as an eclipse permits Hale-Bopp to be seen during the day.

the first toll highway in Indonesia, connecting Jakarta, Bogor and Ciawi, West Java.

In a 39-hour standoff, armed Hanafi Muslims seize three Washington, D.C., buildings.

the deadliest cable car accident in history.

missing Mars.

Ohio, following a mid-air collision with a Beechcraft Baron, killing 26 people.

carrying a dog and a human dummy, and demonstrating that the Soviet Union was ready to begin human spaceflight.

which allows the patient to receive hemodialysis on a regular basis.