1807CE
Politics
British Slave Trade Abolished
The British Parliament passes the Slave Trade Act, officially abolishing the slave trade throughout the British Empire.
Daily Chronicle
March 25
4 Historical Records
1867CE
Birth
Arturo Toscanini Born
Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor renowned for his intense conducting style and meticulous attention to orchestral detail. He was one of the most acclaimed musicians of the late 19th and 20th centuries, famously conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra.
1911CE
Other
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
A devastating fire breaks out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, killing 146 garment workers and sparking major labor safety reforms.
1957CE
Politics
Treaty of Rome Signed
The Treaty of Rome is signed by six European nations, establishing the European Economic Community and laying the foundation for the modern European Union.