34. 2005
César Lattes dies on March 8, 2005. The Brazilian physicist co-discovered the pion in 1947, confirming a key part of Yukawa’s nuclear force theory and helping build particle physics in Latin America.
35. 2012
The Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment announces on March 8, 2012, a precise measurement of the neutrino mixing angle theta-13. The result becomes a major milestone in particle physics and neutrino oscillation research.
36. 2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappears on March 8, 2014, during a flight to Beijing. The unresolved loss of the aircraft leads to renewed attention on aircraft tracking systems and aviation safety procedures.