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March 24th is remembered for the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, one of the most devastating environmental disasters in U.S. history. The spill caused extensive damage to the Alaskan coastline and had long-lasting effects on the region’s wildlife and ecosystems.
Additionally, March 24th marks the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980 while celebrating Mass in El Salvador. Romero was a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice, and his death galvanized efforts to address inequality and violence in the region.
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