On This Day – March
1 – 2007 The Swiss Army accidentally invade Liechtenstein. Read more
2 – 1972 The Pioneer 10 space probe is launched. It carried a plaque that caused a bit of a stir among conservative Americans. Read more
3 – 1875 The first indoor ice hockey game takes place.
4 – 1702 Jack Sheppard, a man who became famous for escaping, is born.
5 – 1815 Franz Anton Mesmer, hypnotist, dies.
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23 – 1965 The first sandwich in space, corned beef on rye, is smuggled on board Gemini 3. Read more
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