🕰️ On This Day, March 5th: Dive into history with today’s short as we unravel pivotal moments that shaped our world. From Nasir Khusraw's epic 7-year journey in 1046 to the innovation of the ZX81 computer in 1981. 🌍
1046: Nasir Khusraw's Middle Eastern Odyssey Begins
1850: Britannia Bridge - Bridging Wales to Anglesey
1868: The Premiere of Mefistofele at La Scala
1872: George Westinghouse Revolutionizes Rail Safety
1943: The Gloster Meteor - Britain's Jet Age Dawns
1981: The ZX81 - Computing for the Masses
🚀 Explore the inventions, journeys, and events that have left an indelible mark on history. From engineering marvels and breakthrough technologies to cultural milestones, we cover the moments that continue to inspire and fascinate. Join us in celebrating the legacy of innovation and discovery that March 5th holds.
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1046 – Nasir Khusraw begins the seven-year
Middle Eastern journey which he will later describe in his book Safarnama. 1850 –
The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the
mainland of Wales is opened. 1868 – Mefistofele, an opera by Arrigo Boito, receives its
premiere performance at La Scala. 1872– George Westinghouse patents the air brake.
1943 – First Flight of the Gloster Meteor, Britain's first combat jet aircraft. 1981 –
The ZX81, a pioneering Brit
ish home computer, is launched by Sinclair Research and would go on
to sell over 11⁄2 million units around the world.
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