Today in History: March 20, sarin gas attack in Tokyo subway
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.
French history: Did Napoleon really say 'who saves his country is above the law'?
Balzac does not cite any source for the quote, although he was in correspondence with Napoleon's niece after the emperor's death, suggesting uncertainty of origin.