On March 10, 1959, thousands of Tibetans rebelled against Chinese forces occupying their land, surrounding the Dalai Lama’s palace to protect him from harm. The ensuing fight led to the Dalai Lama’s escape to India, where he remains in exile today. This pivotal event marked a turning point in Tibetan history and has had lasting impacts on the region.
Historians also note significant events on this day: In 1496, Christopher Columbus concluded his second visit to the Western Hemisphere; in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln assigned Ulysses S. Grant to lead the US armies; in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant heard him say “Mr. Watson” over a telephone for the first time; and more.
Source: https://www.wral.com/story/today-in-history-march-10-the-tibetan-uprising-of-1959/21902092