Today in History: March 20, sarin gas attack in Tokyo subway
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On March 20 throughout history, significant events have occurred including the tragic 1995 sarin gas attack by Aum Shinrikyo on Tokyo subway trains, resulting in 14 fatalities. This date also saw Napoleon Bonaparte's return to Paris in 1815, initiating his brief Hundred Days rule. Additionally, Harriet Beecher Stowe's influential novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852, becoming a bestseller and impacting social views on slavery. Other notable events include the conviction of Patricia Hearst in 1976 and the FDA's approval of AZT for HIV/AIDS treatment in 1987.
On March 20, 1995, Tokyo experienced a tragic domestic terror attack when members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas on subway trains, resulting in 14 deaths.
1815 marked the return of Napoleon Bonaparte to Paris, signaling the start of his brief but significant Hundred Days rule.
The release of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, in 1852 played a crucial role in shaping American views on slavery, becoming a historical bestseller.
In 1987, AZT was approved by the FDA, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against HIV/AIDS, changing lives and treatment strategies worldwide.
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