March, the month that bridges winter and spring, has been a witness to countless pivotal moments in human history. From ancient conquests to modern revolutions, from scientific breakthroughs to cultural transformations, March continues to be a month of change and progress. This month has seen the birth of visionaries like Albert Einstein and the passing of legends like Steve Jobs, reminding us that March is truly a month of remarkable beginnings and endings.
Featured March Events
44 BC - Julius Caesar Assassinated
Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of Roman senators, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
1876 - Telephone Patent Filed
Alexander Graham Bell filed his patent for the telephone, revolutionizing global communication forever.
1965 - Selma to Montgomery March
Civil rights activists completed their march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, leading to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Key Historical Events
- 44 BC – Julius Caesar is assassinated by Roman senators.
- 1876 – Alexander Graham Bell files patent for the telephone.
- 1965 – Civil rights marchers complete the Selma to Montgomery march.
- 1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his first inaugural address.
- 1945 – The Battle of Iwo Jima ends with American victory.
- 1969 – Apollo 9 launches, testing the lunar module in Earth orbit.
- 1985 – Mikhail Gorbachev becomes leader of the Soviet Union.
- 2003 – The United States begins Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- 1917 – The Russian Revolution begins with the February Revolution.
- 1938 – Germany annexes Austria in the Anschluss.
- 1962 – The first Wal-Mart store opens in Rogers, Arkansas.
- 1989 – The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurs in Alaska.
Famous March Birthdays
- Albert Einstein (1879) – German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.
- Alexander Graham Bell (1847) – Scottish-born inventor of the telephone.
- Vincent van Gogh (1853) – Dutch post-impressionist painter.
- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685) – German composer and musician of the Baroque period.
- Andrew Jackson (1767) – 7th President of the United States.
- Harry Houdini (1874) – Hungarian-American escape artist and magician.
- Gloria Steinem (1934) – American feminist and social political activist.
- Aretha Franklin (1942) – American singer and the "Queen of Soul."
- Bruce Willis (1955) – American actor and producer.
- Lady Gaga (1986) – American singer, songwriter, and actress.
Notable March Deaths
- Julius Caesar (44 BC) – Roman dictator, assassinated by senators.
- Steve Jobs (2011) – American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.
- Albert Einstein (1955) – German-born theoretical physicist.
- Vincent van Gogh (1890) – Dutch post-impressionist painter.
- Freddie Mercury (1991) – British singer and songwriter, lead vocalist of Queen.
- John Lennon (1980) – British musician and member of The Beatles.
- Marlon Brando (2004) – American actor and film director.
- Elizabeth Taylor (2011) – British-American actress and humanitarian.
- David Bowie (2016) – British musician and cultural innovator.
- Stephen Hawking (2018) – English theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
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