September 3: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 301According to tradition, Saint Marinus founded San Marino, now considered one of the world's oldest republics.
2. 1260The Mamluks defeated the Mongol army at the Battle of Ain Jalut, halting the Mongol advance westward.
3. 1838Frederick Douglass escaped slavery; he would become one of America's most influential abolitionist speakers.
4. 1935Malcolm Campbell made history by driving faster than 300 miles per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
5. 1950Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina became Formula 1's first world champion after the race at Monza.

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