March 10

Wednesday 10, 2004:

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

Tuesday 10, 1964:

The Ford Mustang is first produced by the Ford Motor Company.

Tuesday 10, 1891:

Almon Strowger, an undertaker in Topeka Kansas, patents the strowger switch, a device which led to the automation of telephone circuit switching.

Wednesday 10, 1880:

Members of the Salvation Army land in the United States and begin operations.

Saturday 10, 1804:

Louisiana Purchase: In St. Louis, a formal ceremony is conducted to transfer ownership of Louisiana Territory from France to the United States.

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