U.S. marks 2011 Japan disaster’s 15th anniversary amid ongoing events.

On March 11, 2026, the U.S. observes the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, which killed nearly 20,000 and triggered a nuclear disaster at Fukushima. The day also marks the 1918 start of a global flu pandemic linked to Fort Riley, Kansas. California faces a proposed gas tax hike, while Kentucky investigates a fatal shooting. The White House fired an NTSB member over misconduct, and Netflix released a posthumous interview with actor Eric Dane. A new egg facility sparks controversy, and a theater in Ohio County closes due to a rent dispute.