Today in history – which major historical events happened on today's date? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?, Find out what happened on any day in history, from major historical events and anniversaries to birthdays or deaths of famous figures., On This Day in History: March 20 In 1345, scholars at the University of Paris believed that the conjunction of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn caused the Black Death. In reality, […], Explore history with Today in History! Uncover key events, milestones, and moments that happened on this day across time—all in one place., TheHistoryofToday.com - Today in History: Daily historical facts, events, famous birthdays, world history, United States history and music history. (On-This-Day.com), 1784 – Élisabeth Thible became the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon, covering a distance of 4 km (2.5 mi) and reaching an estimated altitude of 1,500 m (4,900 ft). 1944 – World War II: A United States Navy task group captured German submarine U-505(pictured)..