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Here are some major events that occurred in March, 2013:
March 1, 2013 - Sequester Cuts Begin: Automatic spending cuts, known as the sequester, went into effect in the United States due to the failure of Congress to reach a budget agreement. The cuts affected various government programs and agencies. March 5, 2013 - Hugo Chávez's Death: Hugo Chávez, the President of Venezuela, died after battling cancer. His death marked the end of his presidency and led to a period of political uncertainty in Venezuela. March 11, 2013 - Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Elected as Pope Francis: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected as Pope Francis following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. He became the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. March 13, 2013 - Pope Francis Elected: Jorge Mario Bergoglio, an Argentine cardinal, was elected as Pope Francis, becoming the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. March 19, 2013 - Iraq War 10th Anniversary: The 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was marked by protests, reflections, and discussions about the impact and consequences of the war. March 20, 2013 - Cyprus Bailout Agreement: Cyprus reached an agreement with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a bailout package to address its financial crisis. The agreement included provisions for restructuring the country's banking sector and securing financial assistance. March 20, 2013 - Barack Obama Visits Israel: U.S. President Barack Obama visited Israel, reaffirming the U.S.-Israel relationship and addressing regional security concerns. March 22, 2013 - Cyprus Bailout Crisis: Cyprus reached a bailout agreement with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address its financial crisis. The deal involved a controversial one-time tax on bank deposits, which caused public outrage. March 26, 2013 - Gay Marriage Cases Before U.S. Supreme Court: The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two landmark cases related to same-sex marriage: Hollingsworth v. Perry (regarding California's Proposition 8) and United States v. Windsor (regarding the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA). These cases would have significant implications for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. These events in March 2013 had significant impacts on politics, international relations, civil rights, and global finance, shaping the course of events in the respective areas during that time. |
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