Today in History 18th March

Hello Gentle Readers its time once again to fasten the Space Helmet of time securely as you step from the capsule of history into the blackness of eternity.

37: The Roman Senate proclaims Caligula as Emporer.

1834: The 6 Tolpuddle Martyrs are sent to Australia as punishment for trying to start a trade union.

1850: Wells and Fargo found the American Express company.

1965: Soviet Cosmonaut Alexey Leonov performs the first Space walk when he leaves Voshkod 2 for 12 minutes.

2017: Rock n Roll icon Chuck Berry dies.

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