Seven reasons to beware the Ides of March

The murder of Julius Caesar on this day in 44 BC - or, perhaps, Shakespeare's retelling of the story - has linked the date forever with bad omens.
The Royal Shakespeare Company production of

Julius Caesar
, with Theo Ogundipe (top) and Paterson JosephThe Royal Shakespeare Company production of

Julius Caesar
, with Theo Ogundipe (top) and Paterson Joseph
The Royal Shakespeare Company production of Julius Caesar , with Theo Ogundipe (top) and Paterson Joseph

But that act of treachery was just the beginning. Here is a selection of 20th century tragedies that occurred on March 15.

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