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On this day - 27 March

Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.

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Great Alaskan Earthquake hits

Daily Express 27/03/1964

On March 27th 1964 Alaska was hit by the most powerful earthquake in US history since 1900 when record taking using modern seismography began. The city of Anchorage suffered massive destruction. Along the coast, several tsunami waves were triggered by the force of the earthquake causing further destruction and loss of life. Vast areas in the region were raised or lowered.

The Daily Express reports on the disaster with images and discussion with local residents.

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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock

Daily Express 27/03/2022
The 94th Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony took place on March 27th 2022. Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair and Will Smith responded by walking on stage and slapping Chris Rock. Smith later won the Oscar for Best Actor. He resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following this.

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