In History, Today on March 19

The Battle of Yamen took place, marking the end of the Song dynasty in China as the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty established control.

Explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle was murdered by his own men while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River.

The U.S. Congress established time zones and approved daylight saving time.

The state of Nevada legalized gambling, paving the way for the growth of Las Vegas as a major gambling center.

Adolf Hitler issued the Nero Decree, ordering the destruction of German infrastructure to prevent its use by Allied forces.

The Academy Awards were televised for the first time, marking a new era in the broadcast of the Oscars.

Bob Dylan released his self-titled debut album, which would eventually influence the music industry significantly.

The United States House of Representatives began televising its day-to-day business, increasing transparency in government proceedings.

Falklands War: Argentinian forces landed on South Georgia Island, beginning the conflict with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands.

The United States, along with coalition forces, launched a military invasion of Iraq, marking the beginning of the Iraq War. The invasion aimed to dismantle alleged weapons of mass destruction and end Saddam Hussein's regime.

A multi-state coalition began military intervention in Libya, enforcing a United Nations Security Council resolution to protect civilians during the Libyan Civil War. This marked the start of Operation Odyssey Dawn.

Pope Francis was inaugurated as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere.