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[March 10th, 1986] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic

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[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.

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1986 CELTIC AT MAVERICKS
1986 CELTIC AT MAVERICKS March 10, 1986 Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas The Dallas Mavericks overcame 50 points by Larry Bird and rallied from 13 points down in the final quarter to beat the Boston Celtics for the first time…

[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.

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[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.

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Despite his six Academy Awards, he hasn't directed a film since 1981.

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[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.

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[March 10th, 1986] Waylon Jennings releases his 35th studio album "Will the Wolf Survive"

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Loudness - Let It Go (Official Video) (1986) From The Album Lightning Strikes
Loudness - Let It Go (Official Video) (1986) From The Album Lightning Strikes Full version of the video which features the band meeting Godzilla at the end. Quite funny IMO. There are also versions of this video which cut out the intro and ending but I like this version best.

[March 10th, 1986] Loudness releases their single "Let It Go"

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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.

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[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.

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[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.

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[March 10th, 1986] Michael Hafftka releases his new oil painting "The Selecting Hand"

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[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.

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S5 E19 Cagney and Lacey  Exit Stage Centre
S5 E19 Cagney and Lacey Exit Stage Centre

[March 10th, 1986] Cagney and Lacey airs the episode "Exit Stage Center"

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[March 10th, 1986] Scarecrow and Mrs. King airs the episode "The Boy Who Could Be King"

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Newhart 4x20 Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not A Quitter
Newhart 4x20 Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not A Quitter

[March 10th, 1986] Newhart airs the episode "Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not a Quitter"

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Thomas Hearns vs James Shuler  1986-03-10
Thomas Hearns vs James Shuler 1986-03-10 see more Fights on Planet Boxing : https://rebrand.ly/ojfbtlk

[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.

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Mario Day

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[March 10th, 1986] MTV’s 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.

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Mike Tyson vs Steve Zouski 10.3.1986
Mike Tyson vs Steve Zouski 10.3.1986 Follow me on Twitter now @classicboxing! Mike Tyson, now the number 10 ranked heavyweight in the world according to the WBC, makes short work of durable Steve Zouski. Zouski had reportedly never…

[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.

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A receiver was appointed to manage the sale when the initial compromise was not fulfilled.

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[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.

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[March 10th, 1986] Today's wrestling card

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GM Jimmy Devellano made the moves as Detroit ranked last in the league for goals allowed.

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[March 10th, 1986] The Red Wings traded three defensemen to address defensive struggles. Reed Larson went to the Bruins for Mike O’Connell, while John Barrett and Greg Smith were sent to the Capitals for Darren Veitch.

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[March 10th, 1986] Mal Waldron records his album "Update"

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[March 10th, 1986] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz

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Love Don't Live Here Anymore
Love Don't Live Here Anymore Provided to YouTube by Warner Records Love Don't Live Here Anymore Β· Madonna Like a Virgin β„— 1984 Sire Records Bass: Bernard Edwards Masterer: Bob Ludwig Backing Vocals: Curtis King Backing…

[March 10th, 1986] Madonna releases her single "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"

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[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.

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[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.

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