DateNameLocation / Topic
Friday, Mar 1
Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Friday, Mar 1
Patriots' Day Patriots' Day
Friday, Mar 1
Zero Discrimination Day Zero Discrimination Day
Friday, Mar 1
Independence Movement Day Independence Movement Day
Friday, Mar 1
St. David's Day St. David's Day
Friday, Mar 1
Self-Injury Awareness Day Self-Injury Awareness Day
Friday, Mar 1
Martisor Martisor
Friday, Mar 1
Independence Day Independence Day
Friday, Mar 1
World Compliment Day World Compliment Day
Friday, Mar 1
Plan a Solo Vacation Day Plan a Solo Vacation Day
Friday, Mar 1
Baba Marta Baba Marta
Friday, Mar 1
Yap Day Yap Day
Friday, Mar 1
Day of the Balearic Islands Day of the Balearic Islands
Friday, Mar 1
National Pig Day National Pig Day
Friday, Mar 1
Women's History Month Women's History Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Dadgum That’s Good Day National Dadgum That’s Good Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Fruit Compote Day National Fruit Compote Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Horse Protection Day National Horse Protection Day
Friday, Mar 1
Read Across America Day Read Across America Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Day of Unplugging National Day of Unplugging
Friday, Mar 1
Employee Appreciation Day Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Dress in Blue Day National Dress in Blue Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Speech and Debate Education Day National Speech and Debate Education Day
Friday, Mar 1
Remembrance Day Remembrance Day
Friday, Mar 1
Republic Day Republic Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Invest In Veterans Week National Invest In Veterans Week
Friday, Mar 1
Will Eisner Week Will Eisner Week
Friday, Mar 1
National Cheerleading Week National Cheerleading Week
Friday, Mar 1
World Seagrass Day World Seagrass Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Barista Day National Barista Day
Friday, Mar 1
Refired, Not Retired Day Refired, Not Retired Day
Friday, Mar 1
National Wedding Planning Day National Wedding Planning Day
Friday, Mar 1
International Ideas Month International Ideas Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Noodle Month National Noodle Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Flour Month National Flour Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Sauce Month National Sauce Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Credit Education Month National Credit Education Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Frozen Food Month National Frozen Food Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Celery Month National Celery Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Caffeine Awareness Month National Caffeine Awareness Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Peanut Month National Peanut Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Umbrella Month National Umbrella Month
Friday, Mar 1
Overseas NHS Workers Day Overseas NHS Workers Day
Friday, Mar 1
Endometriosis Awareness Month Endometriosis Awareness Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Kidney Month National Kidney Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Athletic Training Month National Athletic Training Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Nutrition Month National Nutrition Month
Friday, Mar 1
National Hemophilia Awareness Month National Hemophilia Awareness Month

Historical Events on March 1

  • 1562: The French Wars of Religion officially start when 63 Huguenots are murdered in Wassy, France.
  • 1565: Rio de Jeneiro is founded as a city on this day.
  • 1628: According to writs issued in February of 1628, today is the date that all towns must pay a ship tax in England. Previously only seaport towns had to pay a ship tax.
  • 1642: Georgeana, Massachusetts is officially incorporated as a city. This city – which is now known as York, Maine – is considered to be the oldest incorporated city in the U.S.
  • 1692: Tituba, Sara Good and Sara Osborne are brought in front of Salem Village’s local magistrate. This would be the beginning of the Salem Witch Trials.
  • 1781: The Articles of Confederation are adopted by the Continental Congress.
  • 1790: The first census audit in the U.S is authorized.
  • 1793: During the French Revolutionary War, the Battle of Aldenhoven begins.
  • 1815:S President James Madison signs into law Georgetown University’s congressional charter.
  • 1836: Delegates from almost 60 Texas communities meet at a convention convened in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas to debate about becoming independent from Mexico.
  • 1845: The Republic of Texas officially starts on its road to becoming a U.S state when United States President John Tyler signs a bill that allows the U.S to annex it.
  • 1867: Nebraska enters the United States as the 37thS. State. The name of Lancaster, Nebraska is changed to Lincoln and is made the state capital of the state.
  • 1872: Yellowstone National Park is found and becomes the first national park in the entire world.
  • 1881: The Minnesota State Capitol burns to the ground.
  • 1893: The first public demonstration of radio is given by Nikola Tesla in the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Famous Birthdays on March 1

  • Polish composer and pianist, Frédéric Chopin is born in 1810.
  • English architect Augustus Pugin is born in 1812.
  • English author Jim Crace is born in 1946.
  • Canadian-American actor and composer, Alan Thicke is born in 1947.
  • American singer-songwriter, Kesha is born in 1987.
  • Canadian singer-songwriter, Justin Bieber is born in 1994.