March 11 in history: From Fukushima disaster to Covid-19 pandemic
| Updated: Mar 11, 2021, 03:19 PM IST
March 11 can officially be touted as the day of disasters. While Japan marks a decade of the triple tragedy that broke the nation in 2011, Covid-19 was officially declared as a pandemic on this day last year. We have got it all covered for you.
Indonesian General Suharto carries out a military coup
Indonesian General Suharto carries out a military coup
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Mikhail Gorbachev succeeds Konstantin Chernenko as Soviet leader
Mikhail Gorbachev succeeds Konstantin Chernenko as Soviet leader
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9.0-Mw quake cripples Fukushima Nuclear plant & kills 15,895
9.0-Mw quake cripples Fukushima Nuclear plant & kills 15,895
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China removes Presidential term limits, enabling Xi to rule for life
China removes Presidential term limits, enabling Xi to rule for life
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WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic
WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic