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Good morning — it’s Sunday, March 8. Today, we take a look at the New York Stock Exchange, the February Revolution, the Volkswagen Type 2, Fargo, IRA's first operation, "Fight of the Century," and mysterious Flight MH370, and much more — quickly, sharply, and with impeccable sourcing.
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🚀 Time Machine
-1531
Henry VIII is recognized as the Supreme Head of the Church by the Convocation of Canterbury.
-1817
The New York Stock Exchange was founded.
-1917
The Russian "February Revolution" began with protests for International Women's Day and riots in St. Petersburg over food rations and the war.
-1948
The US Supreme Court ruled in McCollum v. Board of Education that religious instruction in public schools is unconstitutional.
-1950
Volkswagen introduces the Type 2 microbus, also called the Transporter, to its lineup. During the 1960s, this vehicle was popular with hippies in the U.S. and became an icon.
-1996
"Fargo," directed and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi, was released in the US.
-1971
Joe Frazier ended Muhammad Ali's 31-fight winning streak at Madison Square Garden, winning by unanimous decision in the "Fight of the Century."
-1973
The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) launches its first operation in Great Britain by planting four car bombs in London.
-1993
MTV airs the first episode of "Beavis and Butt-Head," which becomes its highest-rated series at that time.
-2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappears with 239 people, leading to the most expensive search in history and a lasting aviation mystery.
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