March 02 in history: Queen Victoria's attempted assassination, and more

 | Updated: Mar 02, 2021, 01:57 PM IST

Ho Chi Minh elected President of North Vietnam, discovery of the top quark, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

Queen Victoria narrowly escapes assassination attempt

 Queen Victoria narrowly escapes assassination attempt

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Ho Chi Minh elected President of North Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh elected President of North Vietnam

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Rhodesia declares itself an independent republic

Rhodesia declares itself an independent republic

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Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark

Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark

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Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170

Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170

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