Date Name Location / Topic
Friday, Mar 1

Heroes' Day

Friday, Mar 1

Patriots' Day

Friday, Mar 1

Zero Discrimination Day

Friday, Mar 1

Independence Movement Day

Friday, Mar 1

St. David's Day

Friday, Mar 1

Self-Injury Awareness Day

Friday, Mar 1

Martisor

Friday, Mar 1

Independence Day

Friday, Mar 1

World Compliment Day

Friday, Mar 1

Plan a Solo Vacation Day

Friday, Mar 1

Baba Marta

Friday, Mar 1

Yap Day

Friday, Mar 1

Day of the Balearic Islands

Spain (Balearic Islands)
Friday, Mar 1

National Pig Day

Friday, Mar 1

Women's History Month

Friday, Mar 1

National Dadgum That’s Good Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Fruit Compote Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Horse Protection Day

Friday, Mar 1

Read Across America Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Day of Unplugging

Friday, Mar 1

Employee Appreciation Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Dress in Blue Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Speech and Debate Education Day

Friday, Mar 1

Remembrance Day

Friday, Mar 1

Republic Day

Switzerland (Neuchâtel)
Friday, Mar 1

National Invest In Veterans Week

Friday, Mar 1

Will Eisner Week

Friday, Mar 1

National Cheerleading Week

Friday, Mar 1

World Seagrass Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Barista Day

Friday, Mar 1

Refired, Not Retired Day

Friday, Mar 1

National Wedding Planning Day

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.