March 10

Thursday 10, 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.

Wednesday 10, 1880:

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

Friday 10, 1876:

Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call by saying "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you."

Thursday 10, 1831:

The French Foreign Legion is established by King Louis-Philippe to support his war in Algeria.

Monday 10, -241:

The Romans sinks the Carthaginian fleet; end of First Punic War.

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