March 14, 1951During the Korean War, United Nations forces recapture Seoul.

March 15, 1990Iraq executes London-based journalist Farzad Bazoft, claiming he is a spy.

March 16, 1978Aldo Moro, Italian politician and five-time Prime Minister, is kidnapped and murdered by Red Brigade terrorists. Later, Red Brigade member Alessio Casimiri is sentenced in absentia to life in prison for his role in the abduction.

March 17, 1969Golda Meir becomes the four