HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY
On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
March 3
3 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
March 3, 1972
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The British rock band Jethro Tull released Thick as a Brick, a parody concept album allegedly adapted from an eight-year-old boy's epic poem.
Wikipedia: Jethro Tull (band)
March 3, 1986
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The American heavy metal band Metallica (pictured) released their third studio album, Master of Puppets, considered one of the greatest in the genre's history.
Wikipedia: Metallica
March 3, 2012
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Two passenger trains collided near Szczekociny, Poland, resulting in 16 deaths and 58 injuries.
Wikipedia: Szczekociny rail crash