[March 10th, 1986] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic
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[March 10th, 1986] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic
[March 10th, 1986] The inaugural Los Angeles Marathon was a great success with approximately 11,000 runners. Ric Sayre won the men's division in 2 hours, 13 minutes, and 27 seconds, while Nancy Ditz won the women's division in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 27 seconds.
[March 10th, 1986] The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics 116-115 for their first-ever win against Boston. Rolando Blackman led Dallas with 32 points while Larry Bird scored 50 points for Boston in the close contest at Reunion Arena.
[March 10th, 1986] Ibaloi tribesmen in the Philippines performed a ritual by pouring pig blood on a bust of ousted president Ferdinand Marcos to exorcise his evil spirit while reclaiming ancestral land. The new government has promised to return the land to the tribe.
Despite his six Academy Awards, he hasn't directed a film since 1981.
[March 10th, 1986] Billy Wilder received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award during a Beverly Hills ceremony attended by his collaborators. The 79-year-old director joked about making a movie in heaven starring his deceased colleagues.
[March 10th, 1986] Waylon Jennings releases his 35th studio album "Will the Wolf Survive"
[March 10th, 1986] Loudness releases their single "Let It Go"
This battle was a significant part of Operation Dawn 8, an Iranian amphibious assault launched on February 9, 1986, which resulted in the capture of the strategic al-Faw peninsula from Iraq.
[March 10th, 1986] The Battle of al-Faw (also known as the First Battle of al-Faw) reached a decisive stalemate around following a major Iraqi counteroffensive that failed to dislodge Iranian forces.
[March 10th, 1986] The last John Deere dealer serving the mid-Columbia region closed after equipment was returned to the manufacturer. Farmers cited low prices and high costs for not buying new equipment. Another dealership in Goldendale recently went out of business too.
[March 10th, 1986] Michael Hafftka releases his new oil painting "The Selecting Hand"
[March 10th, 1986] Scientists guide Giotto spacecraft within 310 miles of Halley's comet's nucleus to capture the closest images ever taken of a comet, though the mission risks destroying the spacecraft.
[March 10th, 1986] Cagney and Lacey airs the episode "Exit Stage Center"
[March 10th, 1986] Scarecrow and Mrs. King airs the episode "The Boy Who Could Be King"
[March 10th, 1986] Newhart airs the episode "Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not a Quitter"
[March 10th, 1986] Thomas Hearns knocked out James Shuler in the first round Monday night to set up a rematch with Hagler for the middleweight title. Hagler won his fight against Mugabi in the main event.
Mario Day
[March 10th, 1986] MTVβs 120 Minutes made its official debut. Aired at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the two-hour program was created by Dave Kendall to showcase "alternative" and underground music that was largely ignored by mainstream radio.
[March 10th, 1986] Mike Tyson faces Steve Zouski at Nassau Coliseum with only 4,000 tickets sold. The 18-0 knockout artist is considered boxing's biggest attraction but questions remain about his ability to draw crowds. This fight serves as a tuneup before Tyson faces James Tillis on March 29.
A receiver was appointed to manage the sale when the initial compromise was not fulfilled.
[March 10th, 1986] The Bombay High Court ruled in Gulb Singh vs. Chandrapal Singh regarding a property dispute. The suit house could not be easily partitioned, so the court ordered it sold with proceeds divided among the parties.
[March 10th, 1986] Today's wrestling card
GM Jimmy Devellano made the moves as Detroit ranked last in the league for goals allowed.
[March 10th, 1986] The Red Wings traded three defensemen to address defensive struggles. Reed Larson went to the Bruins for Mike OβConnell, while John Barrett and Greg Smith were sent to the Capitals for Darren Veitch.
[March 10th, 1986] Mal Waldron records his album "Update"
[March 10th, 1986] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz
[March 10th, 1986] Madonna releases her single "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
[March 10th, 1986] General Fidel Singson refused to attack rebel leaders Enrile and Ramos, choosing instead to defect to their side. His decision helped turn the tide of the Philippine revolution against Marcos in 1986.
[March 10th, 1986] In Las Vegas, Marvin Hagler knocked out John Mugabi in the 11th round to retain his middleweight title, setting up a September rematch with Thomas Hearns.