March 29

On March 29, 1927, British racing driver Henry Segrave drove the Sunbeam 1000hp, a custom-built car powered by two aircraft engines, along Daytona Beach, Florida. He reached an official top speed of 203.79 miles per hour, becoming the first person to exceed 200 mph on land. The car's streamlined design and powerful Sunbeam engines showcased cutting-edge engineering of the era. Segrave's record captured public imagination and spurred interest in high-speed motor racing. The achievement highlighted the potential of automotive technology and set a benchmark that stood for several years. It remains a landmark moment in the history of motorsports and technological innovation.

In the early morning hours of March 29, 1984, the Baltimore Colts organization discreetly packed team assets into fifteen Mayflower moving trucks. The sudden move was finalized after stadium lease disputes and financial incentives offered by Indianapolis. Colts owner Robert Irsay orchestrated the relocation overnight to avoid legal challenges. Fans awoke to the news that their beloved NFL team was gone, leading to long-standing resentment and legal battles. Baltimore would eventually secure a new franchise, the Ravens, in 1996. The 1984 move remains one of the most controversial relocations in professional sports history.