March 11th - Blizzards, Broadway and More!
Monday, March 11, 2024
1888 Great Blizzard of ’88 Strikes East Coast | The Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great White Hurricane, struck the northeastern United States from March 11 to March 14, 1888. This historic storm brought heavy snowfall, strong winds, and frigid temperatures, paralyzing cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The Blizzard of 1888 remains one of the deadliest and most severe winter storms in American history, resulting in hundreds of deaths and widespread damage to infrastructure. | |
| 1959 “A Raisin in the Sun” Debuts on Broadway | In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking play "A Raisin in the Sun" made its Broadway debut, captivating audiences with its powerful portrayal of African-American life in Chicago. The play, which explores themes of racial discrimination, family dynamics, and the pursuit of the American Dream, received critical acclaim and became a landmark in American theater history. "A Raisin in the Sun" broke barriers by featuring a predominantly black cast and addressing issues of race and identity with honesty and nuance, cementing its place as a timeless classic. | |
| 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster | In 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan on March 11th, triggering one of the worst nuclear disasters in history at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The natural disaster resulted in significant loss of life, infrastructure damage, and environmental contamination, leading to widespread repercussions and ongoing recovery efforts. | |
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