March 3: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1585The Teatro Olimpico, one of the oldest surviving indoor theaters, opened in Vicenza, Italy.
2. 1861Tsar Alexander II of Russia signed the decree that freed millions of peasants from serfdom.
3. 1923Time, one of the world's best-known news magazines, published its first issue.
4. 1938Oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia for the first time; the discovery transformed the country's economy.
5. 2005Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo around the world without refueling.

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