Besides the beginning of the Iraq War, other historical events from March 19 (like Intl Women's Day)

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according to the Associated Press "Today in History" feature, notable historical events from March 19 include:
(1859) Charles Gounod's opera "Faust" premieres in Paris
(1911) The first International Women's Day is observed in Germany and some other Euro countries
(1918) Congress approves Daylight Savings Time
(1931) Governor Fred B. Balzar (R-NV) signs law allowing casino gambling
(1945) Adolf Hitler issues the "Nero Decree" ordering destruction of land that could be lost to Allies
(1979) Sessions at the US House of Representatives begin to be televised (and still are on C-SPAN)

Birthdays: Glenn Close (64), Bun B (38), Harvey Weinstein (59), Bruce Willis (56), Brent Scowcroft (86).