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March 20 Major Events in World History

March 20, 2026

1942 In Terowie, Australia, General Douglas MacArthur delivers his famous I shall return speech on 20 March 1942 after evacuating the Philippines under Japanese attack.

1951 The city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, is founded on 20 March 1951, later becoming known for being near Mount Fuji’s northern base.

1952 The U.S. Senate ratifies the Japan Security Treaty on 20 March 1952, formally establishing a military alliance and security framework between the U.S. and Japan after World War II.

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March 8: Major Events in World History

March 8, 2026

20. 1942 The Dutch East Indies surrender to Imperial Japanese forces during World War II, giving Japan control of a major Southeast Asian colony rich in strategic resources.

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March 8 in Science History: Discoveries, Scientists and Breakthroughs

March 8, 2026

31. 1981 A serious accident occurs on March 8, 1981, at Japan’s Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant. A ruptured radioactive waste tank exposes workers and later drives greater scrutiny of reactor maintenance and waste management practices.

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