What happend on 10th March

09.03
11.03
2005

In Edmonton, Alberta, the largest memorial (of its kind) in Canadian history was held for four RCMP constables who were gunned down March 3, 2005.

2004

Six Flags sells 8 of its theme parks to private investors.

2000

The NASDAQ stock market index peaks at 5048.62, signaling the beginning of the end of the dot-com boom.

1998

American troops stationed in the Persian Gulf begin to receive the first vaccinations against anthrax.

1996

The "Summit of Peacemakers" takes place in Egypt.

1991

Gulf War: Operation Phase Echo

1990

In Haiti, Prosper Avril is ousted 18 months after seizing power in a coup.

1987

Reproductive rights: The Holy See condemns the practice of surrogate motherhood, along with test-tube babies and artificial insemination.

1982

The United States places an embargo on Libyan petroleum imports because of their support of terrorist groups.

1982

Syzygy: all 9 planets align on the same side of the Sun.