On this day in Europe - 23 March

MediaFaro   MediaFaro23 March 2026
On this day in 1888, the Football League, featuring teams from England and Wales, first meets and becomes the world’s first football league.

On this day in 1933, the Enabling Act grants Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers in Germany.

On this day in 2001, the Russian space station Mir is disposed of in a controlled crash into the sea.

On this day in 2003, in a referendum, 89.61% of voters in Slovenia approve of the country joining the EU.
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