In History, Today on March 19

A massive landslide occurred in the Norwegion village of Ask, which led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The landslide caused significant disruptions and highlighted the risk of quick clay in the region.

Dutch police arrest a suspect in connection with a tram shooting that killed three people in Utrecht the previous day, marking a tragic event that shook the Netherlands.

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

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.

The cargo ship MV Arctic Sea is officially reported missing after being taken over by pirates, leading to a multinational search and diplomatic action.

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.

The Egyptian Flag was raised on Taba, following Israel’s withdrawal, marking the end of Israeli presence there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The construction of the Buddhist temple Jokhang in Lhasa, Tibet, was completed under the reign of Songtsen Gampo, though this date might reflect a significant ceremonial event or commemoration related to the temple.

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

During the Third Crusade, the massacre of Jews at Clifford's Tower in York, England, took place. This tragic event followed a series of anti-Semitic riots where the Jewish community sought refuge in the tower.

The death of Saint Alphege, an Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester who was later canonized as a martyr and saint.

The Battle of Toulouse took place, where Duke Odo of Aquitaine defeated an Umayyad Muslim army led by Al-Samh ibn Malik al-Khawlani, the governor of Al-Andalus.

The Roman emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively beginning the process of succession that would lead to the latter becoming emperor.