The quickest boxing match in history took place.
Tommy Burns defeated Jem Roche in just 88 seconds.
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NASA launched the Vanguard I satellite.
Pop singer-songwriter Sia released her hit single 'Chandelier.'
New York City held the world's first St Patrick's Day Parade.
Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
The 'Night Stalker' serial killer, Richard Ramirez, committed his second and third murders in LA, USA.