Today in History - March 16

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Tuesday, Mar 16 2010 by

1942 – The first V-2 rocket test launch. It explodes at lift-off.

V-2 rocket (Google Maps)
V-2 rocket

1958 – The Ford Motor Company produces its 50 millionth automobile, the Thunderbird, averaging almost a million cars a year since the company’s founding.

1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible (StreetView)
1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible

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