March 17
2000
The Kanungu Massacre: Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
In March 2000, more than 900 followers of a Ugandan doomsday cult perished in a coordinated series of mass killings and a deadly fire, making the Kanungu Massacre one of history's deadliest cult tragedies. The event exposed the lethal consequences of exploitation, despair, and unregulated religious fervor. Read more
Stay in the Loop!
Become a Calamity Insider and get exclusive Calamity Calendar updates delivered straight to your inbox.
Thanks! You're now subscribed.
Explore more events in March
Mar 28
The Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident
In March 1979, a combination of mechanical failures and human errors triggered a partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. No one died, but the incident shook public confidence in nuclear power, transformed industry practices, and reshaped the American energy debate.
Read more
Mar 25
Capitol Hill massacre
On March 25, 2006, Kyle Aaron Huff opened fire at a house party in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, killing six and injuring two before taking his own life. The massacre shook Seattle’s alternative arts community and reignited debates about gun access, mental health, and public safety.
Read more
Mar 21
Sharpeville Massacre
On March 21, 1960, South African police opened fire on a crowd of Black protestors demonstrating against apartheid pass laws outside the Sharpeville police station, killing 69 people and wounding 180. The massacre marked a turning point in the anti-apartheid struggle, exposing the brutality of the regime to the world and triggering a lasting wave of resistance and global condemnation.
Read more