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March 20 in Universe History: Space Missions, Astronomy and Exploration

March 20, 2026
2000 On March 20, 2000, the Dumsat payload flew on a Soyuz mission from Baikonur Cosmodrome as part of early operational use of the Fregat upper stage, an engineering step toward more flexible multi-burn injection profiles. The flight helped validate Fregat’s restartable capabilities.

March 20 in Technology History: Standards, Patents and Breakthroughs

March 20, 2026
2018 On 20 March, W3C’s Devices and Sensors work recorded Accelerometer at Candidate Recommendation, defining an API for changes in acceleration along device axes and helping standardize motion-sensing capabilities in web experiences.
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March 8 in Science History: Discoveries, Scientists and Breakthroughs

March 8, 2026
26. 1948 Hulusi Behçet dies on March 8, 1948. The Turkish dermatologist first described the syndrome later named Behçet’s disease, establishing a distinct inflammatory disorder defined by recurring ulcers and uveitis.
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