Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Reminder from: FAMSecretSociety Yahoo! Group Title: Time capsule: March 9th Date: Sunday March 9, 2008 Time: 12:30 am - 12:30 am Repeats: This event repeats every year. Notes: On this day in1497, Nicolaus Copernicus recorded the first astronomical observation. 1562, kissing in public was banned in Naples (punishable by death). 1858, Albert Potts, of Philadelphia patented the street mailbox. 1873, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were founded. Noteworthy people born on this day:In 1454: Amerigo Vespucci explorer, after who America is named.In 1564: Fabricius, Essen Germany, astronomer (discovered variable star). In 1791: Hayward, US, surgeon, first to use ether. Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email.Edit reminder options Copyright © 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All Rights Reserved | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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