Historical Events for 12th March 2022

1054 – Pope Leo IX escapes captivity and returns to Rome
1906 – Heavy storm ravages Dutch west coast
1930 – Stanislawa Walasiewicz [Stella Walsh] sets world record for the 220-yard dash (0:26.1)
1948 – -5°F lowest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland in March
1966 – Jockey Johnny Longden retires after 40 years (6,032 wins)
1966 – Love’s 1st album released “Love”
1983 – 4th Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament: St. John’s beats Boston College, 85-77
1999 – Former Warsaw Pact members the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland join NATO.
2008 – Streaming service Hulu launches for public access in the United States
2019 – More than 3,000 ISIS fighters have surrendered amid battle for last ISIS stronghold in Baghouz, Syria, according to Syrian Democratic Forces officials

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