On this day

3 March in history.

5 moments from 1875 to 2005: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

2005

Around the world alone, without stopping. Adventurer Steve Fossett landed in Kansas after flying a plane solo around the world with no stops and no refuelling, the first person to do it.

Photo: NASA / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

1875
The first indoor ice hockey game
James Creighton and a group of students played the first organised indoor hockey game at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal.
Wikipedia: First indoor ice hockey game Wikipedia: Ice hockey
Photo: William Notman & Son / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1875
Carmen opens in Paris
Georges Bizet's opera about a fiery free spirit had a cool reception at first. Today it is one of the most performed operas in the world.
Wikipedia: Carmen Wikipedia: Georges Bizet
Photo: Prudent-Louis Leray (1820-1879); Restored by Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1913
Thousands march for the vote
More than 5,000 women paraded down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the day before a president's inauguration, to demand the right to vote.
Wikipedia: Woman Suffrage Procession
Photo: Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1923
Time magazine is born
The first issue of Time came out in New York, promising busy readers a short weekly summary of the news.
Wikipedia: Time (magazine)
Photo: David Gahr / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.