MARCH 3, 1981

March 3 has been a significant date in history marked by various remarkable events. In 1845, President John Tyler signed a resolution to annex the Republic of Texas, setting the stage for future conflicts over territory. Nearly a century later, in 1945, the United States launched Operation Starvation, an aerial campaign targeting Japanese food supplies during World War II, demonstrating the war's dire consequences on civilians. This date also witnessed the first performance of 'The Rite of Spring' by Igor Stravinsky in 1913, an event that revolutionized the world of music and caused a riot among the audience in Paris. Lastly, in 1991, the first version of the Linux kernel was released by Linus Torvalds, paving the way for a new era in computing and open-source software. Each of these events played a crucial role in shaping political landscapes, cultural norms, and technological advancements.