Today in History March milestones span space, Gandhi, razors
On March 18 1965 Aleksei Leonov became the first person to conduct a spacewalk from Voskhod 2, tethered in orbit. In 1922 Mohandas Gandhi was sentenced in India to six years for civil disobedience, released after two. 1931 Schick introduced the first electric razor. 1940 Hitler and Mussolini met at Brenner Pass with Italy joining the war against France and Britain.
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NBC resumes WWE event airing Saturday Night Main Event at 7 p m featuring John Cena Triple H Trish Stratus Shawn Michaels Edge and Mr McMahon. A CNN Presents segment weighs oil crisis risk from a catastrophic hurricane and potential terrorist attacks.
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Prince Charles wins diary case in High Court
Prince Charles won a High Court ruling barring further extracts from his Hong Kong diary while a separate hearing will decide if seven other journals sold by a former employee should be returned. The court left open damages and privacy protections, and suggested the prince could be required to testify at a future trial.
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South Park creators declare war on Scientology
New York reports Matt Stone and Trey Parker vow ongoing fight against Scientology after an episode mocking Tom Cruise was pulled. Cruise denies demands. Viacom's Comedy Central tied to Mission Impossible 3. Sheryl Crow postpones tour after breast cancer surgery and plans June Indy show. Random House attorney argues Da Vinci Code copyright case lacks merit in London High Court.
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Birthday Tributes For Notable Figures This Week
Rapper and TV host Queen Latifah turns 36 followed by author John Updike at 74 and actress Vanessa Williams aging to 43. Olympic speed skating champion Bonnie Blair reaches 42 while singer Devin Lima of LFO celebrates 29.
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