March 19

What happened on March 19 in history

3 events fall on March 19, from 1279 to 2003. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on March 19

  1. 1279

    The Song dynasty ends

    The Battle of Yamen leaves China wholly under Mongol rule.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1932

    The Sydney Harbour Bridge opens

    A ceremonial ribbon is cut early by a horseman with a sword.

    Play the 20th century round

  3. 2003

    The invasion of Iraq begins

    American and British forces launch the campaign that topples Saddam Hussein.