March 18 is a day of firsts—spacewalks, revolutions, and scientific breakthroughs. Let’s dive into today’s slice of history!
🔥 Major Events That Shaped the Day
🔹 1965 – The First-Ever Spacewalk
Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first human to walk in space, stepping outside the Voskhod 2 spacecraft for 12 minutes. This daring move paved the way for future space exploration.
🔹 1990 – The Largest Art Heist in History
Two thieves disguised as police officers broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole 13 pieces of art, including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. The stolen art—worth over $500 million—has never been recovered.
🔹 2014 – Russia Annexes Crimea
Following a controversial referendum, Russia formally annexed Crimea, sparking ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
🔹 1931 – Electric Razor is Patented
American inventor Jacob Schick patented the electric razor, changing the way people shave forever.
🎉 Famous Birthdays
🎂 Grover Cleveland (1837 – 1908): 22nd and 24th U.S. President—the only one to serve two non-consecutive terms.
🎂 Rudolf Diesel (1858 – 1913): Inventor of the diesel engine, a key innovation in transportation and industry.
🎂 Queen Latifah (born 1970): Rapper, actress, and cultural icon known for her contributions to hip-hop and film.
🎂 Adam Levine (born 1979): Lead singer of Maroon 5, known for hits like She Will Be Loved and Sugar.
🎨 Fun Fact of the Day – The Mystery of the Missing Art
The 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist is still one of the biggest unsolved crimes in art history. The museum still has empty frames on display, waiting for the missing paintings to return!
💭 Final Thought
From spacewalks to stolen masterpieces, March 18 is a day full of adventure. Check back tomorrow for another Sauce of the Past, where we keep history fresh and flavorful!