MARCH

1 March

1 March: Tribute to Zhores Alferov

Zhores Alferov (15 March 1930 – 1 March 2019) was a Russian physicist and academic. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000, along with Herbert Kroemer and Jack Kilby. Life and Career  He was born on 15 March 1930, in Vitebsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union....

Important Days and Dates in March 2023

Important Days and Dates in March 2023: In every month, there are important days and events to remember and honor the things that have happened. This month has some important celebrations and days to honor the cause and raise awareness about different diseases, and...

1 March: Zero discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year. It is observed and celebrated by United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. It is aimed to promote equality before law and practiced throughout every member countries of the UN....

1 March in Indian and World History

1 March in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 1 March the birth anniversary of Tsangyang Gyatso, Jashwant Singh, Paresh Chandra Bhattacharya, Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, Kartar Singh Duggal, Rama Prasad Goenka, Monu Mukhopadhyay, Sundarrajan, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, and Nitish Kumar, and Salil Ashok Ankola. 1 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Sohan Lal Dwivedi, Vasantrao Banduji, Manmohan Desai, and Fateh Singh Rathore.

2 March

2 March: Tribute to Howard Carter

Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist best known for discovering the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1922.

2 March: Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev on Birth Anniversary

Mikhail Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. Life and Career He was born on 2 March 1931, in Privolnoye, Stavropol Krai, Russia. He joined the Komsomol (Young Communist League) in 1946 and...

2 March in Indian and World History

2 March in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 March the birth anniversary of Vidyasagar, Gayatri Asokan, and Anandji Virji Shah. 2 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Sarojini Naidu and Chandra Kumar Agarwala.

2 March: Tribute to Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu (13 February 1879 – 2 March 1949) was an Indian political activist and poet. Mahatma Gandhi gave her the title of "Nightingale of India" or "Bharat Kokila." On 13 Feb 2014, Google celebrated Sarojini Naidu's 135th Birthday with a doodle. Life and career...

3 March

3 March: Remembering Firaq Gorakhpuri on his Punya Tithi

Firaq Gorakhpuri, (28 August 1896 – 3 March 1982), was a writer, critic, and one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India. He established himself among peers including Muhammad Iqbal, Yagana Changezi, Jigar Moradabadi, and Josh Malihabadi. Early Life and...

3 March: Remembering Arthur Kornberg on Birth Anniversary

Arthur Kornberg (3 March 1918 – 26 October 2007) was an American biochemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 for his discovery of the enzyme DNA polymerase, which plays a critical role in the replication of DNA. Life and Career He was born on...

4 March

4 March: National Safety Day

National Safety Day is a national observance observed annually on March 4th. This day is dedicated to promoting and educating the public about the importance of safety at home and at work. It is marked by various events and activities designed to raise awareness about...

4 March in Indian and World History

4 March in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 4 March is the birth anniversary of Phanishwar Nath Renu, Dina Pathak, Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, and Rohan Bopanna. 4 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Jyotirindranath Tagore, Lala Har Dayal Singh Mathur, Arjun Singh, and Purno Agitok Sangma.

4 March: Tribute to Ludwig Quidde

Ludwig Quidde (23 March 1858 – 4 March 1941) was a German politician and pacifist. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1927, for his work as a pacifist and for his efforts to promote disarmament and international cooperation. Life and Career He was born on 23 March 1858,...

5 March

5 March: Tribute to Sergey Prokofiev

Sergey Prokofiev (23 April 1891 – 5 March 1953) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and innovative composers of the 20th century, known for his distinctively modernist style that combined traditional forms with experimental techniques.

5 March: Remembering Daniel Kahneman on Birth Anniversary

Daniel Kahneman (born 5 March 1934) is an Israeli American psychologist and economist. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002. Life and Career He was born on 5 March 1934, in Israel. In 1954, he got his Bachelor of Science from Hebrew...

5 March in Indian and World History

5 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 5 March is the birth anniversary of Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, Gangubai Hangal, Bijayananda Patnaik, Shivajirao Girdhar Patil, and Saurabh Shukla. 5 March is also...

6 March

6 March in Indian and World History

6 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 March is the birth anniversary of Syed Ahmed, Pratap Bhanu Sharma, and Mohammed Burhanuddin. 6 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Ambika Chakrabarty, Ram...

6 March: Tribute to John Edward Sulston

John Edward Sulston (27 March 1942 – 6 March 2018) was a British biologist and academic. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2002 for his contributions to the understanding of the development of the nervous system and the genetic regulation of...

7 March

7 March in Indian and World History

7 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 7 March is the birth anniversary of Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anupam Kher, and Nariman Jamshedji. 7 March is also observed as the death...

7 March: Tribute to Evelyn Dove

Evelyn Dove (11 January 1902 – 7 March 1987) was a British singer and actress. she made history as the first black singer to feature on BBC Radio.

7 March: Tribute to Aristide Briand

Aristide Briand (28 March 1862 – 7 March 1932) was a French statesman who served as the Prime Minister of France several times between 1909 and 1929. Life and Career He was born on 28 March 1862, in France. In 1885, Briand moved to Paris, where he continued to work as...

7 March: Tribute to Otto Paul Hermann Diels

Otto Paul Hermann Diels (23 January 1876 – 7 March 1954) was a German chemist. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1950. Life and Career He was born on 23 January 1876, in Hamburg, German Empire. He enrolled at the University of Berlin in 1895 to study...

7 March: Tribute to Edward Mills Purcell

Edward Mills Purcell (30 August 1912 – 7 March 1997) was an American physicist. He won the 1952 Nobel Prize for Physics for his independent discovery of nuclear magnetic resonance in liquids and in solids. Life and Career He was born on 30 August 1912, in Illinois,...

7 March: Remembering David Baltimore on Birth Anniversary

David Baltimore (born 7 March 1938) is an American biologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975. He is known for his contributions to the field of virology and his role in the discovery of reverse transcriptase, a critical enzyme in the...

8 March

8 March: Remembering Frank Soo on Birthday

Frank Soo (8 March 1914 – 25 January 1991) was a pioneering British footballer of Chinese descent who played for Stoke City, Chelsea, and England during the mid-20th century. He was the first person of Asian descent to represent England at football.

4 May: Tribute to Edward Calvin Kendall

Edward Calvin Kendall (8 March 1886 – 4 May 1972) was an American chemist. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950 with Philip S. Hench and Tadeusz Reichstein for their discoveries concerning hormones of the adrenal cortex. Life and Career He was...

8 March: Tribute to Seund Ja Rhee

Rhee Seund Ja (3 June 1918 – 8 March 2009) was a South Korean painter, engraver, draughtswoman, and illustrator. She also designed tapestries and mosaics. She was a prolific artist with more than 1,000 paintings, 700 prints, 250 ceramics, and numerous drawings.

8 March: International Women’s Day

International Women's Day (IWD) is an annual day celebrated on 8 March across the World. IWD is now celebrated by countries to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; raise awareness about women's equality. The day also marks a...

8 March: Tribute to Johannes Diderik van der Waals

Johannes Diderik van der Waals (23 November 1837 – 8 March 1923) was a Dutch theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the behavior of gases and liquids. Van der Waals was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1910. Life and...

8 March: Remembering Edward Calvin Kendall on Birth Anniversary

Edward Calvin Kendall (8 March 1886 – 4 May 1972) was an American chemist. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950 with Philip S. Hench and Tadeusz Reichstein for their discoveries concerning hormones of the adrenal cortex. Life and Career He was...

8 March: Remembering Sahir Ludhianvi on his Birth Anniversary

Sahir Ludhianvi (8 March 1921 – 25 October 1980) was an Indian poet and film song lyricist who wrote primarily in Urdu in addition to Hindi. Early Life Sahir Ludhianvi was born on 8 March 1921, in Ludhiana, Punjab, British India. In Ludhiana, he enrolled in Khalsa...

8 March in Indian and World History

8 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 March is the birth anniversary of Vishvanath Narayan Mandlik, Hari Narayan Apte, Gopi Chand Bhargava, Biswanath Dash, Damerla Rama Rao, Sahir Ludhianvi, Vasundhara Raje...

9 March

9 March: Remembering Yuri Gagarin on Birthday

Yuri Gagarin (9 March 1934 – 27 March 1968) was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space. Traveling in the Vostok 1 capsule, Gagarin completed one orbit of Earth on 12 April 1961.

9 March: Tribute to Rosy Afsari

Rosy Afsari (23 April 1946 – 9 March 2007) was an actress in the Bangladeshi film industry. She was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in its first ceremony in 1975 for her role in the film Lathial.

9 March: Tribute to Ulf Svante von Euler

Ulf Svante von Euler (7 February 1905 – 9 March 1983) was a Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970. Life and Career He was born on 7 February 1905, in Stockholm, Sweden. His father, Hans Karl August Simon von...

10 March

10 March: Tribute to Frank Sherwood Rowland

Frank Sherwood Rowland (28 June 1927 – 10 March 2012) was an American chemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995. Life and Career He was born on 28 June 1927, in Delaware, Ohio. Rowland graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University...

10 March: Remembering Savitribai Phule on Punya Tithi

Savitribai Phule (3 January 1831 – 10 March 1897) was a pioneer in the field of women’s education and empowerment in India. Despite facing significant societal challenges, she is remembered as an influential social reformer and champion for equal rights between men and women.

10 March in Indian and World History

10 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 10 March is the birth anniversary of Udupi Ramachandra Rao, Asghar Ali Engineer, Madhavrao Jivajirao Scindia, Ranjit Lal Jetley, Dilbagh Singh, Mangesh Keshav Padgaoankar, Perunchithiranar, and Omar Abdullah. 10 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Savitribai Phule, Inderjeet Singh Johar, Vishnu Vāman Shirwādkar, and Baliram Kashyap.

10 March: Tribute to Wilbur Scoville

Wilbur Scoville ( 22 January 1865 – 10 March 1942) was an American pharmacist best known for creating the “Scoville Organoleptic Test” in 1912, which is used to measure the heat (or “pungency”) of chili peppers and other spicy foods.

10 March: Remembering Val Logsdon Fitch on Birth Anniversary

Val Logsdon Fitch (10 March 1923 –5 February 2015) was an American nuclear physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1980, along with James Cronin. Life and Career Val Logsdon Fitch was born on 10 March 1923, in Merriman, Nebraska. He served in the...

10 March: CISF Raising Day

CISF Raising Day is celebrated every year on March 10th. This day marks the establishment of the CISF in 1969 under the act of the Parliament of India. The CISF Raising Day is a momentous occasion for the force and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. CISF...

10 March: Tribute to Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman (1820 – 10 March 1913) was an escaped enslaved woman who became a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, leading enslaved people to freedom before the Civil War, all while carrying a bounty on her head. But she was also a nurse, a Union spy, and a women’s suffrage supporter. Tubman is one of the most recognized icons in American history and her legacy has inspired countless people from every race and background.

11 March

11 March: Remembering Nicolaas Bloembergen on Birth Anniversary

Nicolaas Bloembergen (11 March 1920 – 5 September 2017) was a Dutch American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nonlinear optics and spectroscopy. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1981. Life and Career He was born on 11 March 1920,...

11 March: Tribute to Julio Garavito

Julio Garavito Armero (5 January 1865 – 11 March 1920) was a Colombian mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on the three-body problem, a mathematical problem in physics that involves trying to predict the movement of three celestial objects, such as planets or asteroids, under the influence of their mutual gravitational attraction. Garavito made significant contributions to the understanding of the problem and is considered one of the pioneers of modern celestial mechanics.

11 March in Indian and World History

11 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 11 March is the birth anniversary of Dwijendranath Tagore, Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Vijay Samuel Hazare, Swami Chidbhavananda, Viswanathan Shanta, Baliram Kashyap,...

12 March

12 March in Indian and World History

12 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 12 March is the birth anniversary of Sir James Abbott, Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, Sir Anish Kapoor, and Lakshmi Rajagopalan. 12 March is also observed as the death...

12 March: Remembering Leo Esaki on Birth Anniversary

Leo Esaki is a Japanese physicist. He is best known for his invention of the tunnel diode, which is a semiconductor device that can amplify or switch electronic signals. Life and Career He was born on 12 March 1925, in Osaka, Japan. Esaki received his undergraduate...

13 March

13 March: Tribute to Ivo Andric

Ivo Andric (9 October 1892 – 13 March 1975) was a Yugoslav novelist, poet, and short story writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961. Life and Career He was born on 9 October 1892, in Travnik, Austria-Hungary. He received his primary and secondary education...

13 March: Remembering George Seferis on Birth Anniversary

George Seferis (13 March 1900 – 20 September 1971) was a Greek poet and diplomat who is considered one of the most important figures in modern Greek literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963. Life and Career He was born on 13 March 1900, in...

13 March: Remembering John Hasbrouck Van Vleck on Birth Anniversary

John Hasbrouck Van Vleck (13 March 1899 – 27 October 1980) was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977, for his contributions to the understanding of the behavior of...

13 March: Remembering Percival Lowell on Birthday

Percival Lowell (13 March 1855 – 12 November 1916) was an American astronomer, mathematician, and author who is best known for his work in the field of planetary astronomy. He is particularly famous for his observations and theories regarding the planet Mars.

13 March: Remembering Mohammed Abdel Wahab on Birthday

Mohammed Abdel Wahab (13 March 1902 – 4 May 1991) was an Egyptian singer, composer, and actor who is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Arab music. He was born in Cairo, Egypt, and began his career as a singer at a young age. He quickly gained fame for his powerful voice and emotional performances.

13 March: World Rotaract Day

World Rotaract Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the accomplishments of young adults who are involved in the Rotaract movement. Rotaract is a global network of young professionals who work together to promote community service, professional...

13 March in Indian and World History

13 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 13 March is the birth anniversary of Dr Burgula Ramakrishna Rao and Feroze Varun Gandhi. 13 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Nana Phadnavis,...

13 March: Tribute to Perween Rahman

Perween Rahman (22 January 1957 – 13 March 2013) was a Pakistani social activist, director of the Orangi Pilot Project Research and Training Institute.

14 March

14 March in Indian and World History

14 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 14 March is the birth anniversary of Gurmukh Nihal Singh, Sankaran Kutty Kunjiraman Pottekkatt, Farida Jalal, Vijay Yadav, Aamir Khan, and Irom Chanu Sharmila. 14 March...

14 March: Remembering Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente

Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente (14 March 1928 – 14 March 1980) was a Spanish naturalist and broadcaster. He is best known for the highly successful and influential TV series, El Hombre y la Tierra (1974–1980).

14 March: Tribute to William Alfred Fowler

William Alfred Fowler (9 August 1911 – 14 March 1995) was an American nuclear physicist and astrophysicist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his contributions to the theory of the nuclear reactions that take place in stars. Life and Career He was born on...

14 March: Remembering Albert Einstein on Birthday

Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He is best known for developing the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our...

14 March: Remembering Paul Ehrlich on Birthday

Paul Ehrlich (14 March 1854 – 20 August 1915) was a German physician and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. He is considered one of the most important scientists of the 20th century and his work...

14 March: Tribute to Ed Roberts

Ed Roberts (23 January 1939 – 14 March 1995) was an American activist. He was the first wheelchair user to attend the University of California, Berkeley. He was a pioneering leader of the disability rights movement.

14 March: Tribute to Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe.

15 March

15 March: World Consumer Rights Day

World Consumer Rights Day is an annual day and is celebrated on 15 March of every year. World Consumer Rights Day is dedicated to highlighting the power of consumers and their rights for a fair, safe, and sustainable marketplace for everyone. It demands that...

15 March in Indian and World History

15 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 15 March is the birth anniversary of Guru Hanuman, Kanshi Ram, Sunetra Gupta, and Sandeep Unnikrishnan. 15 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Raghupathi...

15 March: Tribute to Arthur Compton

Arthur Compton (10 September 1892 – 15 March 1962) was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of X-rays and the behavior of electrons. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1927. Life and Career He was born on 10 September 1892,...

15 March: Tribute to John Pople

John Pople (31 October 1925 – 15 March 2004) was a British theoretical chemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Walter Kohn in 1998 for his development of computational methods in quantum chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 31 October 1925, in...

15 March: Remembering Zhores Alferov on Birth Anniversary

Zhores Alferov (15 March 1930 – 1 March 2019) was a Russian physicist and academic. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000, along with Herbert Kroemer and Jack Kilby. Life and Career  He was born on 15 March 1930, in Vitebsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union....

15 March: Remembering E. Donnall Thomas on Birthday

E. Donnall Thomas (15 March 1920 – 20 October 2012) was an American physician and medical researcher. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1990 with Joseph E. Murray. Life and Career Donnall Thomas was born on 15 March 1920, in Mart, Texas,...

15 March: Remembering Paul Heyse on Birthday

Paul Heyse (15 March 1830 – 2 April 1914) was a German writer and translator who is best known for his poetry, novels, and plays. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1910. Life and Career He was born on 15 March 1830, in Berlin, Germany. He received a...

16 March

16 March: Tribute to Selma Lagerlof

Selma Lagerlof (20 November 1858 – 16 March 1940) was a Swedish author and the first female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. Life and Career She was born on 20 November 1858, in Marbacka, Sweden. In 1882, she began studying at the Teacher Training...

16 March: National Vaccination Day

The Government of India celebrates National Vaccination Day on 16 March to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work of frontline healthcare workers. Over 324 million children will be vaccinated against measles and rubella between 2017 and 2020. The day is dedicated to...

16 March in Indian and World History

16 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 March is the birth anniversary of Bipin Rawat, Tanushree Shankar, and Ambika Prasad Divya. 16 March is also observed as the death anniversary of M. Patanjali Sastri,...

16 March: Tribute to John James Rickard Macleod

John James Rickard Macleod (6 September 1876 – 16 March 1935) was a Scottish physician and physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923 for his contribution to the discovery of insulin. Life and Career He was born on 6 September 1876,...

16 March: Remembering Sully Prudhomme on Birthday

Sully Prudhomme (16 March 1839 – 6 September 1907) was a French poet and essayist. He was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901. Life and Career He was born on 16 March 1839, in Paris, France. He received a traditional education, attending the...

16 March: Tribute to Charles Albert Gobat

Charles Albert Gobat (21 May 1843 – 16 March 1914) was a Swiss lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1902 for his work promoting international arbitration and disarmament. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1843, in Tramelan,...

16 March: Remembering Frederick Reines on Birthday

Frederick Reines (16 March 1918 – 26 August 1998) was an American physicist. He was awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physics, along with Clyde Cowan. Reines' co-discovery of the neutrino is considered one of the most significant achievements in the history of particle...

17 March

17 March: Tribute to José Álvares de Azevedo

José Álvares de Azevedo (8 April 1834 – 17 March 1854) was titled the Patron of Education for the Blind and the creator of the first school for the blind in Brazil. His birthday is also National Braille Day.

17 March in Indian and World History

17 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 March is the birth anniversary of Joseph Baptista, Saina Nehwal, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 17 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Dattu Phadkar.  Birth...

17 March: Tribute to Juraj Jánošík

Juraj Jánošík (25 January 1688 — 17 March 1713) was a Slovak highwayman. Jánošík has been the main character of many Slovak novels, poems, and films.  He was also known as Jurko the Robber or “The Slovak Robin Hood”

17 March: Remembering Walter Rudolf Hess on Birthday

Walter Rudolf Hess (17 March 1881 – 12 August 1973) was a Swiss physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949. Life and Career He was born on 17 March 1881, in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. He received his education in the field of...

17 March: Tribute to Haldan Keffer Hartline

Haldan Keffer Hartline (22 December 1903 – 17 March 1983) was an American physiologist. In 1967, Hartline was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with George Wald and Ragnar Granit. Life and Career He was born on 22 December 1903, in Bloomsburg,...

17 March: Tribute to Irene Joliot Curie

Irene Joliot Curie (12 September 1897 – 17 March 1956) was a French chemist, physicist, and politician. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 for their discovery of induced radioactivity. Early Life She was born on 12 September 1897, in Paris, France....

17 March: Children’s Day (Bangladesh) and its Significance

Children’s Day is celebrated in Bangladesh on 17 March every year. The day is dedicated to promoting the welfare and rights of children in Bangladesh and is an opportunity to raise awareness about issues such as child labor, child marriage, and child abuse.

17 March: Remembering Olga Orozco on Birthday

Olga Orozco (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1999) was an Argentine poet and writer. She was a recipient of the FIL Award. She was known for her surrealist poetry, which explored themes of love, death, and spirituality.

17 March: Remembering Sayed Darwish on Birthday

Sayed Darwish (17 March 1892 – 15 September 1923) was an Egyptian composer, singer, and songwriter who is considered one of the most important figures in the development of modern Egyptian music.

17 March: St. Patrick’s Day 2023 and its Significance

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March each year. It is named after St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is observed in honor of his death anniversary and to commemorate his contributions to Irish culture.

18 March

18 March: Remembering Frederik Willem de Klerk on Birthday

Frederik Willem de Klerk (18 March 1936 – 11 November 2021) was a South African politician, who served as the country's State President from 1989 to 1994. Life and Career He was born on 18 March 1936, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He received his early education at...

18 March: Tribute to Odysseas Elytis

Odysseas Elytis (2 November 1911 – 18 March 1996) was a Greek poet. He is widely regarded as one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century. In recognition of his literary contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979. Life and Career...

18 March: Remembering Randal Cremer on Birth Anniversary

Randal Cremer (18 March 1828 – 22 July 1908) was a British politician and pacifist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1903 for his work as secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and for his role in promoting international arbitration and disarmament....

18 March: Global Recycling Day

Every year, Global Recycling Day is celebrated on March 18th. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about recycling and encouraging individuals and organizations to reduce waste and protect the environment. The first Global Recycling Day was celebrated in 2018...

18 March: Remembering Isidro Baldenegro López on Birthday

Isidro Baldenegro López (18 March 1966 – 15 January 2017) was a farmer and community leader of Mexico’s indigenous Tarahumara people in Sierra Madre and an environmental activist who fought against unregulated logging in his region.

18 March in Indian and World History

18 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 March is the birth anniversary of Kunji Lal Dubey, Shashi Kapoor, and Eknath Solkar. 18 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Augustus De Morgan. Birth...

18 March: Ordnance Factories Day

Ordnance Factories Day is observed on the 18th of March every year to commemorate the establishment of the first ordnance factory in India in 1801. The day serves as a tribute to the exceptional work and commitment of the Indian Ordnance Factories, which have been an...

19 March

19 March: Remembering Minna Canth on Birthday

Minna Canth (19 March 1844 – 12 May 1897) was a Finnish writer and social activist. She is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Finnish literature and is celebrated as a champion of women’s rights and social justice.

19 March: Remembering Dona Militana on Birthday

Dona Militana (19 March 1925 – 19 June 2010) was a Brazilian folk singer born in the state of Maranhão in northeastern Brazil. She was known for her powerful voice and for her ability to convey the soulful rhythms and melodies.

19 March: Remembering José Sabogal on Birthday

José Sabogal (19 March 1888 – 15 December 1956) was a Peruvian painter and muralist who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of modern art in Peru. He was a central figure in the indigenous movement in Peruvian art and played a significant role in promoting and preserving the country’s cultural heritage.

19 March: Remembering Frederic Joliot Curie on Birthday

Frederic Joliot-Curie (19 March 1900 – 14 August 1958) was a French physicist and chemist who is best known for his pioneering work on nuclear physics and the discovery of artificial radioactivity. Life and Career He was born on 19 March 1900, in Paris, France. He...

19 March in Indian and World History

19 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 19 March is the birth anniversary of Dilawar Hussain, Zafar Rashid Futehally, Sai Parānjpye, Abbas Ali Baig, and Dorjee Khandu. 19 March is also observed as the death...

19 March: Remembering Mario J. Molina on Birth Anniversary

Mario J. Molina (19 March 1943 – 7 October 2020) was a Mexican American chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995 for his work on the chemistry of the stratospheric ozone layer. Life and Career Molina was born on 19 March 1943, in Mexico City,...

19 March: Remembering Norman Haworth on Birthday

Norman Haworth (19 March 1883 – 19 March 1950) was a British chemist. He was awarded the 1937 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on carbohydrates and vitamin C. Life and Career He was born on 19 March 1883, in White Coppice, Lancashire, England. He received his...

20 March

20 March: Remembering Alfonso Garcia Robles on Birthday

Alfonso Garcia Robles (20 March 1911 – 2 September 1991) was a Mexican diplomat and lawyer. He is best known for his work in negotiating the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which established Latin America and the Caribbean as a nuclear-weapon-free zone. His work on disarmament...

20 March: World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on  20 March every year. It is aimed to raise awareness and protect the common house sparrows, which are not so commonly seen now due to increasing noise pollution. World Sparrow Day is an initiative started by the Nature...

20 March in Indian and World History

20 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 20 March is the birth anniversary of P. C. Alexander, Govindarajan Padmanaban, Savitri Devi Jindal, Madan Lal Udhouram Sharma, and Alka Yagnik. 20 March is also observed...

20 March: Tribute to Polykarp Kusch

Polykarp Kusch (26 January 1911 – 20 March 1993) was a German American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1955. Life and Career He was born on 26 January 1911, in Germany. He received his early education in Germany before he moved to the United...

20 March: Remembering Alfonso Garcia Robles on Birthday

Alfonso Garcia Robles (20 March 1911 – 2 September 1991) was a Mexican diplomat and lawyer. He is best known for his work in negotiating the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which established Latin America and the Caribbean as a nuclear-weapon-free zone. His work on disarmament...

20 March: Remembering Gamila El Alaily on Birthday

Gamila El Alaily (20 March 1907– 11 April 1991) was an Egyptian poet and novelist who confronted ideas that were then socially accepted by educated men about women. As the first female member of the previously all male Apollo Poet Society, she was a pioneer women in the literary scene in Egypt and an influential modernist.

20 March: Remembering Usmar Ismail on Birthday

Usmar Ismail (20 March 1921 – 2 January 1971) was an Indonesian film director, author, journalist and revolutionary of Minangkabau descent. He was widely regarded as the native Indonesian pioneer of the cinema of Indonesia.

20 March: Remembering David Warren on Birthday

David Warren (20 March 1925 – 19 July 2010) was an Australian scientist, best known for inventing and developing the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (also known as FDR, CVR, and “the black box”). Today, a modern equivalent of Dr. Warren’s invention is mandatory in cockpits worldwide, playing an integral role in the constant improvement of aviation safety standards. 

20 March: Remembering Henrik Ibsen on Birthday

Henrik Ibsen (20 March 1828 – 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Ibsen is often referred to as “the father of realism” and one of the most influential playwrights of his time.

20 March: International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness is an annual day celebrated on 20 March every year. It is aimed to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to end...

21 March

21 March: World Forest Day

Every year, March 21 is celebrated as World Forest Day to raise awareness about the importance of forests. The United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organize events on this day every year. Forests are essential for the...

21 March: Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan on Birthday

Ustad Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006) was a legendary Indian musician often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. He played it with such expressive virtuosity that he became a leading Hindustani classical music artist.

21 March in Indian and World History

21 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 21 March is the birth anniversary of Ustad Bismillah Khan, Nirmala Srivastava, Buta Singh, and Patcha Ramachandra Rao. 21 March is also observed as the death anniversary...

21 March: Walter Gilbert an American biochemist was born

Walter Gilbert (born 21 March 1932) is an American biochemist and molecular biologist. In 1980, Gilbert was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 21 March 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He received his undergraduate degree...

21 March: Walter Gilbert an American biochemist was born

Walter Gilbert (born 21 March 1932) is an American biochemist and molecular biologist. In 1980, Gilbert was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 21 March 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He received his undergraduate degree...

21 March: World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated on the 21st of March every year. It is a global awareness day that aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The date was chosen to represent the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome...

21 March: World Poetry Day and its Significance

Source: https://en.unesco.org/ World Poetry Day is celebrated annually on 21 March. The day is a celebration of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Practised throughout history – in every culture and on every continent –...

22 March

22 March: Remembering Elena Lacková on Birthday

Elena Lacková (22 March 1921 – 1 January 2003) was a Slovak Romani writer and playwright, author of literature for Roma children and youth. He was also teacher, and survivor of the Holocaust.

22 March: Remembering Burton Richter on Birthday

Burton Richter (22 March 1931 – 18 July 2018) was an American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1976. Life and Career He was born on 22 March 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. He received his undergraduate degree in physics from the Massachusetts...

22 March in Indian and World History

22 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 22 March is the birth anniversary of Ghulam Yazdani, Surya Sen, and Jual Oram. 22 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Hanuman Prasad Poddar, Ayillyath...

23 March

23 March: Tribute to Friedrich Hayek

Friedrich Hayek (8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992) was an Austrian-British economist and philosopher known for his contributions to the field of classical liberalism, political economy, and social philosophy. Life and Career He was born on 8 May 1899, in Vienna,...

23 March: Remembering Daniel Bovet on Birthday

Daniel Bovet (23 March 1907 – 8 April 1992) was a Swiss-Italian pharmacologist and biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1957 for his work on antihistamines and muscle relaxants. Life and Career He was born on 23 March 1907, in Neuchâtel,...

23 March: Remembering Elena Caffarena on Birthday

Elena Caffarena (23 March 1903 – 19 July 2003) was a Chilean lawyer, feminist, and social activist. She is best known for her work advocating for women’s rights in Chile and throughout Latin America.

23 March: Remembering Juan Gris on Birthday

Juan Gris (23 March 1887 – 11 May 1927) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Cubism. Gris was known for his innovative use of color, shape, and form, and his work had a significant impact on modern art.

23 March: Remembering Hassan Fathy on Birthday

Hassan Fathy (23 March 1900 – 30 November 1989) was an Egyptian architect known for his pioneering work in sustainable and vernacular architecture. He was a strong advocate for the use of traditional building techniques and materials, and his work had a significant impact on architecture in Egypt and beyond.

23 March: Remembering Abidin Dino on Birthday

Abidin Dino (23 March 1913 – 7 December 1993) was a prominent Turkish painter and writer, known for his unique artistic style that blended elements of surrealism and social realism. He was also a leading figure in the Turkish modern art movement of the 1940s and 1950s.

23 March: World Meteorological Day

Every year 23rd of March, World Meteorological Day commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. Throughout the world, activities are held to recognize the importance of National...

23 March: Remembering Roger Martin du Gard on Birthday

Roger Martin du Gard (23 March 1881 – 22 August 1958) was a French novelist and essayist. He received the 1937 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 23 March 1881 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine. He received a traditional French education. He...

23 March: Remembering Hermann Staudinger on Birthday

Hermann Staudinger (23 March 1881 – 8 September 1965) was a German chemist. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1953. Life and Career He was born on 23 March 1881, in Worms, German Empire. He received his education in chemistry in Germany. He studied at the...

23 March in Indian and World History

23 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 23 March is the birth anniversary of G. D. Naidu, Nalini Bala Devi, Ram Manohar Lohia, Subhadra Joshi, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Atul Satish Wassan, and Smriti Zubin Irani. 23...

22 March: Remembering Robert Andrews Millikan on Birthday

Robert Andrews Millikan (22 March 1868 – 19 December 1953) was an American physicist who is best known for his famous oil-drop experiment, which determined the charge of an electron. Life and Career He was born on 22 March 1868, in Morrison, Illinois, U.S. He received...

23 March: Tribute to Beatrice Tinsley

Beatrice Tinsley  (27 January 1941 – 23 March 1981) was a British-born New Zealand astronomer and cosmologist and professor of astronomy at Yale University, whose research made fundamental contributions to the astronomical understanding of how galaxies evolve, grow and die.

23 March: Tribute to Oskar Luts on Death Anniversary

Oskar Luts (7 January 1887– 23 March 1953) was an Estonian writer and playwright. He is well known for his semi-autobiographical tale, Kevade, which takes place in a schoolhouse in rural Estonia. He is also known for his novel “Seitse möödunud päeva” (Seven Lost Days), which is considered a classic of Estonian literature.

23 March: Remembering Ram Manohar Lohia on his Birth Anniversary

Ram Manohar Lohia, was an Indian freedom fighter and a socialist political leader of India. EARLY LIFE Ram Manohar Lohia was born on 23 March 1910 in a Bania Family at Akbarpur today in U.P.  In 1912, when he was just two years old, his mother died. In 1918, His...

24 March

24 March: Remembering John Kendrew on Birthday

John Kendrew (24 March 1917 – 23 August 1997) was a British biochemist and crystallographer who made significant contributions to our understanding of the structure of proteins. Life and Career He was born on 24 March 1917, in Oxford, England. He studied chemistry at...

24 March: Tribute to Cesar Milstein

Cesar Milstein (8 October 1927 – 24 March 2002) was an Argentine-born biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of immunology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984, jointly with Niels Jerne and Georges Kohler. Life and...

24 March: Remembering Dario Fo on Birthday

Dario Fo (24 March 1926 – 13 October 2016) was an Italian playwright, actor, director, and political activist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997. Life and Career He was born on 24 March 1926, in Leggiuno, Sangiano, Varese, Italy. He grew up during...

24 March: Remembering Peter Debye on Birthday

Peter Debye (24 March 1884 – 2 November 1966) was a Dutch American physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the fields of molecular physics and physical chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 24 March 1884, in Maastricht, Netherlands. He received...

24 March: Remembering Harry Houdini on Birthday

Harry Houdini (24 March 1874 – 31 October 1926) was a Hungarian-American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin

24 March: Remembering Béla Bartók on Birthday

Béla Bartók (24 March 1881 – 26 September 1945) was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who lived from 1881 to 1945. He is widely regarded as one of the most important composers of the 20th century, and his music is known for its innovative harmonies, complex rhythms, and incorporation of traditional folk melodies and rhythms.

24 March in Indian and World History

24 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 24 March is the birth anniversary of Satyendra Prasanno Sinha, Haribhau Upadhyay, and Galla Jayadev. 24 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Queen Elizabeth...

24 March: Remembering William Morris on Birthday

William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, writer, and socialist activist who played a key role in the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. Morris is remembered for his contributions to the decorative arts, as well as his political activism and his influential writings on art, design, and social justice.

Google celebrates Kitty O’Neil birthday with a doodle

Today, Google celebrated Kitty O’Neil’s 77th birthday with a doodle. She has once crowned the “fastest woman in the world.” Kitty was a legendary American stunt performer, daredevil, and rocket-powered vehicle driver who was deaf since childhood. 

24 March: Tribute to John Harrison

John Harrison (3 April 1693 – 24 March 1776) a self-educated English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, a long-sought-after device for solving the problem of calculating longitude while at sea.

25 March

25 March: Remembering Emma Godoy on Birthday

Emma Godoy (25 March 1918 – 30 July 1989) was a Mexican writer, feminist, and activist who is best known for her contributions to Mexican literature and her advocacy for women’s rights.

25 March: Remembering Norman Borlaug on Birthday

Norman Borlaug (25 March 1914 – 12 September 2009) was an American agronomist and humanitarian who is often referred to as the "father of the Green Revolution". Life and Career He was born on 25 March 1914, in Cresco, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...

25 March: Tribute to Frederic Mistral

Frederic Mistral (8 September 1830 – 25 March 1914) was a French writer and poet who is best known for his contributions to the Occitan language and literature. In 1904, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature Life and Career He was born on 8 September 1830, in...

25 March: Remembering Evliya Çelebi on Birthday

Evliya Çelebi (25 March 1611 – 1682) as a renowned Ottoman explorer, traveler, and writer, who is celebrated for his vast travelogue, the Seyahatname, which is a detailed account of his extensive travels throughout the Ottoman Empire and beyond.

25 March: Remembering Adalbert Czerny on Birthday

Adalbert Czerny (25 March 1863 – 3 October 1941) was a pioneering pediatrician and neonatologist from Austria. He made significant contributions to the field of pediatrics, particularly in the care of premature and newborn infants.

25 March: Remembering Farooq Sheikh on Birthday

Farooq Sheikh (25 March 1948 − 28 December 2013) was an Indian actor, philanthropist, and television presenter. He rose to fame because of his acting in films of the 70s and 80s. He was generally known for his work in art cinema also known as parallel cinema. Life and...

25 March in Indian and World History

25 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 25 March is the birth anniversary of Bapulal Nayak, S. M. Pandit, Usha Mehta, Kishori Sinha, Rajo Singh, Birender Singh, and Farooq Sheikh. 25 March is also observed as...

26 March

26 March: Remembering Bernard Katz on Birthday

Bernard Katz (26 March 1911 – 20 April 2003) was a German-born British biochemist and physiologist, who made significant contributions to the understanding of how nerves and muscles function. He shared the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1970 with Julius...

26 March: Bangladesh Independence Day and its Significance

Bangladesh Independence Day is celebrated on 26 March every year to commemorate the declaration of independence from Pakistan on this day in 1971. The day is a national holiday in Bangladesh and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism.

26 March: Remembering Christian Boehmer Anfinsen on Birthday

Christian Boehmer Anfinsen (26 March 1916 – 14 May 1995) was an American biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1972 for his work on the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological activity of proteins. Life and Career He was...

26 March: Remembering Bernard Katz on Birthday

Bernard Katz (26 March 1911 – 20 April 2003) was a German-born British biochemist and physiologist, who made significant contributions to the understanding of how nerves and muscles function. He shared the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1970 with Julius...

26 March: Remembering Hwang Sun-won on Birthday

Hwang Sun-won (26 March 1915 – 14 September 2000) was a renowned South Korean writer, best known for his literary works that depict the social and political realities of Korea during the Japanese colonial era and the Korean War.

26 March: Remembering Saridjah Niung on Birthday

Saridjah Niung (26 March 1908 – 126 May 1993) was an Indonesian musician, music teacher, children’s songwriter, radio broadcaster, playwright, and batik artist. The songs created by Mrs. Soed are very well known in Indonesian kindergarten education circles.

26 March: Chipko Movement and its Significance

The Chipko Movement was a non-violent environmental movement in India that started in the 1970s. It was a grassroots movement that aimed to protect trees and forests from deforestation and commercial exploitation. It took place on 26 March 1974.

26 March: Remembering Mahadevi Varma

Mahadevi Varma (26 March 1907 – 11 September 1987) was an Indian writer, activist, and leading poet of the Chhayavad movement in Hindi literature. Early Life Mahadevi Varma was born on 26 March 1907, in, Farrukhabad, UP. Her father Govind Prasad Varma was a professor,...

26 March: Remembering Prokop Diviš on Birthday

Prokop Diviš (26 March 1698 – 21 December 1765) was a Czech Catholic priest, theologian, and natural scientist. He is best known for his invention of the atmospheric electrostatic machine, a device that generated static electricity from the atmosphere, and his research on electricity and meteorology.

26 March: Remembering Sanmao on Birthday

Sanmao (26 March 1943 – 4 January 1991) was a Taiwanese writer and adventurer who gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s for her autobiographical works chronicling her travels and experiences in different parts of the world. Her writing was characterized by its honesty, humor, and a deep understanding of human nature. Her real name was  Echo Chen Ping.

26 March in Indian and World History

26 March in Indian and World Histor observed, and remembered for various reasons. 26 March is the birth anniversary of Mahadevi Varma, Bhikajirao Jijaba Khatal-Patil, Baba Hari Dass, Sant Thakar Singh, Avdhoot Shivanand, and Prakash Rai. 26 March is also observed as...

27 March

27 March: Remembering John Edward Sulston on Birthday

John Edward Sulston (27 March 1942 – 6 March 2018) was a British biologist and academic. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2002 for his contributions to the understanding of the development of the nervous system and the genetic regulation of...

27 March: Tribute to Yuri Gagarin

Yuri Gagarin (9 March 1934 – 27 March 1968) was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space. Traveling in the Vostok 1 capsule, Gagarin completed one orbit of Earth on 12 April 1961.

27 March: World Theatre Day and its Significance

World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on 27 March. It was first initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), a non-governmental organization that promotes performing arts education and cultural exchange around the world.

27 March: Remembering Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen on Birthday

Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (27 March 1845 – 10 February 1923) was a German physicist who is best known for his discovery of X-rays. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Life and Career He was born on 27 March 1845, in Lennep, Germany. He studied mechanical...

27 March in Indian and World History

27 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 27 March is the birth anniversary of Lakshmi N. Menon, Leela Dube, Simon Britto Rodrigues, Dr Oscar Fernandes and Akhil Kumar. 27 March is also observed as the death...

27 March: Remembering Raúl Soldi on Birthday

Raúl Soldi (27 March 1905 – 21 April 1994) was an Argentine artist, painter, and set designer known for his colorful, expressive paintings and his work on numerous films and theater productions.

27 March: Remembering Mies van der Rohe

Mies van der Rohe (27 March 1886 – 17 August 1969) was a German-American architect and designer known for his modernist and minimalist approach to architecture.

27 March: World Theatre Day

On March 27th, World Theatre Day raises awareness about the importance of theatre in promoting cultural exchange, understanding, and peace. This day celebrates theatre's impact on society, history, and culture. We have the opportunity to acknowledge the important role...

27 March: Tribute to Fazlur Rahman Khan

Fazlur Rahman Khan (3 April 1929 – 27 March 1982) was a Bangladeshi-American structural engineer and architect, who initiated important structural systems for skyscrapers. Considered the “father of tubular designs” for high-rises, Khan was also a pioneer in computer-aided design (CAD). He was the designer of the Sears Tower, since renamed Willis Tower, the tallest building in the world from 1973 until 1998, and the 100-story John Hancock Center.

28 March

28 March: Tribute to Mahmoud Mokhtar

Mahmoud Mokhtar was an Egyptian sculptor and artist who was born on 10 May 1891, in Tanbara, a small village in the Nile Delta. Mokhtar’s family were peasants, but they recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue an education in art. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Cairo and later continued his education in Rome and Paris.

28 March in Indian and World History

28 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 28 March is the birth anniversary of Chittoor V. Nagaiah, Vina Mazumdar, Moon Moon Sen and Swati Piramal. 28 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Bansi Lal...

28 March: Tribute to Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs (6 January 1924 – 28 March 2012) was an American musician noted for popularizing a three-finger banjo picking style, now called “Scruggs style”, which is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music.

28 March: Remembering Corneille Heymans on Birthday

Corneille Heymans (28 March 1892 – 18 July 1968) was a Belgian physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1938. Life and Career He was born on 28 March 1892, in Ghent, Flanders, Belgium. He studied medicine at the University of Ghent and...

28 March: Remembering Aristide Briand on Birthday

Aristide Briand (28 March 1862 – 7 March 1932) was a French statesman who served as the Prime Minister of France several times between 1909 and 1929. Life and Career He was born on 28 March 1862, in France. In 1885, Briand moved to Paris, where he continued to work as...

28 March: Celebrating anniversary of Bolshoi Theater

The Bolshoi Theater is one of the most famous theaters in the world, located in Moscow, Russia. The theater was founded on 28 March 1776 by Empress Catherine II and was initially known as the Bolshoi Petrovsky Theater.

28 March: Remembering Wubbo Ockels on Birthday

Wubbo Ockels (28 March 1946 – 18 May 2014) was a Dutch physicist and astronaut. He was the first Dutch citizen to travel to space and spent a total of 168 hours in space on a mission with the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.

28 March: Remembering Hannah Glasse on Birthday

Hannah Glasse (28 March 1708 – 1 September 1770) was an English cookery writer of the 18th century. Her first cookery book, The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, published in 1747, became the best-selling recipe book that century.

29 March

29 March: Remembering John Vane on Birthday

John Vane (29 March 1927 – 19 November 2004) was a British pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular research. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982. Life and Career He was born on 29 March 1927, in...

29 March: Tribute to Alexei Abrikosov

Alexei Abrikosov (25 June 1928 – 29 March 2017) was a Soviet and Russian physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003. Early Life and Education He was born on 25 June 1928, in Moscow, Russia. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in...

29 March in Indian and World History

29 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 29 March is the birth anniversary of Henry Chapman Pincher, Romesh Bhandari, Utpal Dutt, and Hanumant Singh. 29 March is also observed as the death anniversary of Laxman...

29 March: Remembering Novera Ahmed on Birthday

Novera Ahmed (29 March 1939 – 6 May 2015) was a Bangladeshi sculptor and painter who is considered one of the most significant modern artists of South Asia. She is known for her pioneering work in modern sculpture, which incorporated elements of traditional Bangladeshi art, as well as for her innovative use of materials and techniques.

29 March: Remembering Mario Pani on Birthday

Mario Pani (29 March 1911 – 23 February 1993) was a Mexican architect and urban planner who is widely considered one of the most important architects of modern Mexico. He was instrumental in the development of Mexico City during the mid-20th century, and his innovative designs helped to shape the urban landscape of the city.

30 March

30 March: Remembering Robert Bunsen on Birthday

Robert Bunsen (30 March 1811– 16 August 1899 was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He is best known for inventing the Bunsen burner, a laboratory tool that is still widely used today.

30 March: Tribute to Rana Sanga

Rana Sanga (12 April 1482 — 30 March 1528), also known as Rana Sangram Singh, was a prominent Rajput ruler who lived in India during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

30 March in Indian and World History

30 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 30 March is the birth anniversary of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Devika Rani Chaudhuri, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, and Nagesh Kukunoor Naidu. 30 March is also observed as the death...

30 March: Tribute to Philip Showalter Hench

Philip Showalter Hench (28 February 1896 – 30 March 1965) was an American physician and endocrinologist. He won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1950. Life and Career He was born on 28 February 1896, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1916, he graduated...

30 March: Tribute to Friedrich Bergius

Friedrich Bergius (11 October 1884 – 30 March 1949) was a German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1931. Life and Career He was born on 11 October 1884, in Goldschmieden, Germany. He then went on to study chemistry at the University of Breslau,...

31 March

31 March: Tribute to Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë (21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel “Jane Eyre,” which is considered a classic of English literature.

31 March: Remembering Seif Wanly on Birthday

Seif Wanly (31 March 1906 – 15 February 1979) was an Egyptian painter known for his colorful and vibrant depictions of Egyptian life and culture. He was one of the most prominent members of the Egyptian Modern Art movement, which sought to blend traditional Egyptian art with Western styles.

31 March: Cesar Chavez Day and its Significance

Cesar Chavez (31 March 1927 – 23 April 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)

31 March: Remembering Cesar Chavez on Birthday

Cesar Chavez (31 March 1927 – 23 April 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)

31 March in Indian and World History

31 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 31 March is the birth anniversary of Guru Angad Dev, Anandi Gopal Joshi, Rama Shankar Vyas, Kamala Das, and Sheila Dikshit. 31 March is also observed as the death...

31 March: Remembering Sir Isaac Newton on the day of Passing

Sir Isaac Newton ( 4 January 1643 — 31 March 1727)  was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and natural philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists in history. He is best known for his work on the laws of motion, which form the basis of classical mechanics, and for his development of calculus. He made major contributions to the study of light and optics and is also credited with the development of the reflecting telescope. Newton’s laws of motion, along with his law of universal gravitation, helped to explain the motion of objects on Earth and in the universe, and his work laid the foundation for much of modern science.