Talk:March 10
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March 10: Arba'een in Shi'a Islam (2007)
- 241 BC - Rome defeated Carthage in the Battle of the Aegates Islands, ending the First Punic War.
- 1831 - The French Foreign Legion was established by King Louis-Philippe (pictured) to support his war in Algeria.
- 1861 - Toucouleur forces led by El Hadj Umar Tall seized Ségou and conquered the Bambara Empire in present-day Mali.
- 1906 - More than a thousand coal miners were killed in the Courrières mine disaster in Northern France.
- 1952 - Forbidden by law to seek re-election, former President Fulgencio Batista staged a coup d'état to resume control in Cuba.
Recent days: March 9 – March 8 – March 7
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Since March 10 can occur on any day of the week, why is Girl Scout Sunday listed here? What if it isn't Sunday? Does Girl Scout Sunday only occur if March 10 is a Sunday? -- Zoe
- Perhaps it occurs on the nearest Sunday to March 10? Like Remembrance Sunday in the UK. Just conjecture... -- Graham :) 08:21, 1 Mar 2004 (UTC)
Moved birth from article:
- 1971 - Ugonna Wachuku, Creative Writer, author, inspirational poet, communications and public information professional, peace and human rights advocate: upholding United Nations' ideals
Oversized vanity entry, not notable. 64 Googlits. Lupo 16:00, 29 Apr 2004 (UTC)
Hi, I was born on March 10. I'm cool.--Tainted Drifter 00:48, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
