“Unveiling the Past: March 28th Through History – From Maundy Thursday to Notable Births and Events!”

Almanac, 2024, March 28 Maundy Thursday Observance Maundy Thursday is observed on the Thursday before Easter, commemorating Jesus' final Passover meal and his act of washing his disciples' feet. Kosher Food Preparation "Kosher" refers to food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws, ensuring it is proper and fit for consumption. Daily Advice The advice of the day is "A fault denied is twice committed." Ventilating Before Painting Before painting, it is recommended to ventilate the room by keeping a window or door open to avoid inhaling fumes. Word of the word of the day is "Moon rides High/runs Low," referring to the Moon's position relative to the celestial equator. Notable Births and births and deaths on this day in history are listed, including figures like Lady Gaga and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Historical Events Historical events on this day include the U.S. Senate censuring President Jackson in 1834 and the eruption of Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii in 1983. events such as the Ottauquechee River reaching its highest level in 1913 and the earliest ice out of Lake Winnipesaukee in 1921 are mentioned. Today's Date Today's date is March 28, 2024. Circus Merger On this day in history, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form The Greatest Show on Earth in 1881. individuals born on March 28 include Roman Catholic St. Teresa of Avila, Russian author Maxim Gorky, and country singer/actor Reba McEntire. Significant Events Significant events on this date in history include Madrid surrendering to Generalissimo Francisco Franco in 1939, the opening of the musical Hair on Broadway in 1968, and the near meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in 1979. Past Events In 2005, an 8.6-magnitude earthquake struck Sumatra, killing at least 1,300 people. In 2010, U.S. President Barack Obama made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and address U.S. troops. In 2018, a fire during a riot at a police station in Venezuela resulted in the deaths of 68 people. In 2023, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Ghanian President Nana Akufo-Addo during a trip to Africa. Rewards and Passings The U.S. State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information on the UnitedHealth hackers. Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, and vice presidential nominee for the Democratic Party in 2000, has passed away at the age of 82. A California state bar judge ruled that John Eastman, a co-defendant of former President Donald Trump in Georgia's 2020 election subversion case, should be disbarred. Writer's Almanac The Writer's Almanac for March 28, 2024, featured information about Nelson Algren, Mario Vargas Llosa, Russell Banks, Virginia Woolf, and Iris Chang. Nelson Algren, born in 1909, was a writer known for his works featuring the down-and-out and the reject, particularly set in Chicago. Mario Vargas Llosa, born in 1936, is a Peruvian writer who used his experiences at a military academy as inspiration for his first novel. Russell Banks, born in 1940, is an American writer whose novel "Lost Memory of Skin" was inspired by an encampment of sex offenders. Virginia Woolf, who committed suicide in 1941, was a prolific writer known for works like "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the Lighthouse." Iris Chang, born in 1968, was a journalist and author who wrote about historical events but tragically committed suicide in 2004. Best Days for Activities in March 2024 The article provides a list of best days for various activities in March 2024 according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The activities include breeding animals, brewing beer or cider, canning or pickling vegetables and fruit, making sauerkraut, planting belowground crops, slaughtering livestock, drying fruit, vegetables, or meat, camping, pruning to discourage growth, straightening hair, beginning a diet to lose weight, quitting smoking, weaning animals or children, castrating animals, making jams or jellies, cutting hay, destroying pests and weeds, pruning to encourage growth, starting projects, coloring hair, cutting hair to encourage growth, planting aboveground crops, beginning a diet to gain weight, baking, beginning logging, grafting or pollinating, having dental care, picking fruit, ending projects, and getting married.