World Contact Day was first declared in March 1953 by an organization called the International Flying Saucer Bureau (IFSB), as a day on which all IFSB members would attempt to send a telepathic message into space.
On this day in 1965, The Sound of Music debuted in American movie theatres. The film features iconic performances by Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer as governess Maria Rainer and George von Trapp, who escape Austria with their family choir
On this day in 1791, the first U.S Internal Revenue Act was born to help the Federal Government pay for debts incurred during the Revolutionary War against the British. This first direct tax on American citizens was for distilling spirits, and it was
It’s been well documented (even in his own words) that Arthur Conan Doyle was not enamored with Sherlock Holmes. He did seem to soften a bit towards his creation over the years, but he was never the wide-eyed
Starsky & Hutch is an American action television series, which consisted of a 72-minute pilot movie (originally aired as a Movie of the Week entry) and 92 episodes of 50 minutes each.The show was created by William Blinn
On March 6, 1992,(In the shows timeline) Division Chief Blevins assigned Special Agent Dana Scully to work with Fox Mulder on the X-Files, cases that involve paranormal or unexplained phenomena. Blevins believed that Scully would help provide a mor
King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional giant monster, or kaiju, resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. Kong has been dubbed the King of the Beasts,and over time, it would also be bestowed t
On this day in 2019, Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson, was released in American theatre. Carol Danvers is an Air Force pilot with amnesia who is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
On this day in 1940, American actor and patron saint of Puerto Rico, Raul Julia, was born in San Juan. The Daily Telegraph named him one of the best actors to never have received an Academy Award nomination. Julia found acclaim starring alongside Meryl Streep
Feeling like stepping out of the ordinary? Start your day with a pretzel breakfast to kick off an adventure unlike any other. Show some love and appreciation, maybe bake some sweet treats, it’s Mothering Sunday after all. Channel your
Clinton Eastwood Jr. (born May 31, 1930) is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, Eastwood rose to international fame with his role as the “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone’s
Alfred Hitchcock Day, celebrated each year on March 12th, grabs the spotlight as a thrilling tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic filmmakers. Hitchcock often hailed as the “Master of Suspense,” crafted films that have captivated and chilled audiences for decades.
William Herschel first observed Uranus on 13 March 1781, leading to its discovery as a planet, expanding the known boundaries of the Solar System for the first time in history and making Uranus the first planet classified as such with the aid of a telescope.
Every March 14 (3/14), mathematicians, scientists and math lovers around the world celebrate Pi Day, a commemoration of the mathematical sign pi (π), expressed most simply by the decimals 3.14 (although they go on forever, of course; more on that later
On this day in 1933, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (nicknamed the Notorious RBG while on the bench) was born in a low-income neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, just 13 years after the 19th Amendment gave women the
National Tattoo Day is celebrated each year in America to recognise and appreciate the art of tattooing and its cultural significance where this day is dedicated to the appreciation of tattoos as a form of self-expression, artistry and individuality. Tattoos have a long history
St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. According to lore,
The Aztec or Mexica calendar is the calendrical system used by the Aztecs as well as other Pre-Columbian peoples of central Mexico. It is one of the Mesoamerican calendars, sharing the basic structure of calendars from throughout the region.
Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. In a career spanning over five decades of screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including three
Alien Abduction Day (AAD) is recognized by individuals who claim to have been abducted, as well as others with an interest in the phenomenon. While the origins of ADD are not clear, the holiday takes place on March 20th each year.
The vernal equinox occurs in the Northern Hemisphere around March 20 or 21, when the Sun reaches the northbound celestial equator. The vernal equinox also marks the beginning of spring, which lasts up to the summer solstice, according to the astronomical
On this day, sometime around 3,000 BC, Princess Diana of Themyscira was “born” when the gods brought her to life from a clay sculpture crafted by her mother, Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. The gods had gifted her with special powers
Joan Crawford, originally Lucille Fay LeSueur, was born on March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas. She overcame early hardships, including a severe foot injury, to pursue her dreams. Joan’s acting career began on Broadway, leading to a contract with MGM in 1925.
Tommy Hilfiger which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces that Tommy Hilfiger and GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes presented their Spring 2023 Tommy X Shawn Classics Reborn collection at a panel hosted by Matilda de
There isn’t any real good reason for fighting except self-defense.”, said ,S.E.Hinton, The Outsiders. The quote means that there is no use of fighting except saving our-self from other people. The Outsiders is about two groups, the Socs and the Greasers.
Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944. She became a superstar singer and actress known worldwide. Her career started in the 1960s with the Supremes, a hit music group. Later, Ross went solo,
Lady Gaga (born March 28, 1986, New York City, New York, U.S.) is an American singer-songwriter and performance artist, known for her flamboyant costumes, provocative lyrics, and strong vocal talents, who achieved enormous popular success with songs such as
Respect Your Cat Day is a newer holiday that’s only been on official record since 2014. However, it’s possible that the holiday falls on March 28 as an homage to March 28, 1384, which is when King Richard II of England passed an edict to ban the consumption of cats
On this day in 1974, a farmer outside of Xi’an was digging a well on his property and discovered the burial site of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, who died in 210 BC. It turned out to be one of the greatest archeological discoveries in history.
On October 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. Indigenous peoples had settled the unforgiving territory thousands of years earlier.
very year on March 31, Eiffel Tower Day is observed to honour the tower’s inaugural. On this day in 1889, the skyscraper was revealed to the public. And even after 134 years, this monument continues to charm thousands of tourists each day
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