March 25

Monday 25, 1996:

The EU's Veterinarian Committee bans the export of British beef and its by-products as a result of mad cow disease (BSE).

Saturday 25, 1939:

Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli becomes Pope Pius XII.

Wednesday 25, 1931:

The Scottsboro Boys are arrested in Alabama and charged with rape.

Saturday 25, 1911:

In New York City the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire kills 146 garment workers.

Saturday 25, 1634:

The first settlers arrive in Maryland (led by Lord Baltimore).

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