🗓️ On This Day - March 15th
March 15th has made its mark in history in so many ways! From a record breaking breath to icons of music and movies, a life-saving idea to a global movement, this day is surely one to remember. Whether or not it’s special in your own life or not, here are some fabulous reasons to mark March 15th on your calendar.
On this day
Blood saves lives!
In 1937, Dr. Bernard Fantus and his team established the first blood bank at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. The facility allowed for the collection, testing, and storage of donated blood, which could then be used for transfusions during medical procedures. This innovation led to the development of modern blood banking practices, which continue to save countless lives every year!
The world’s greatest guitarist?
On March 15th 1968, Jimi Hendrix received the rare accolade of the "most spectacular guitarist in the world" by LIFE magazine. Hendrix's innovative style of playing the electric guitar and his use of feedback, distortion, and other effects was groundbreaking.
A movie you can’t refuse!
"The Godfather," which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, was released on March 15th, 1972. The film, based on the novel by Mario Puzo, won multiple Academy Awards and is considered one of the greatest movies ever made.
A dot com first!
On this day in 1985, the first .com domain name was registered by Symbolic Inc, a computer company based in Massachusetts. The domain name was symbolics.com, marking the beginning of the commercial internet era. Today, there are millions of registered .com domains and they’re a firm part of our everyday lives!
Kids take action!
In 2019, schoolchildren around the world organized climate change strikes inspired by the activism of Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. Thunberg had begun protesting outside the Swedish parliament in 2018 and her message quickly spread globally. The strikes drew attention to the urgent need for action on climate change, and helped spark a global movement for environmental activism. Thunberg was recognized as TIME Person of The Year as a result.
Special Days Falling on March 15th
Looking for something to celebrate on March 15th? Take a look at the following!
World Contact Day
​​World Contact Day is celebrated every year on March 15th, when people across the globe attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial life and alien civilizations. Is the truth out there…?
World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day is an annual event on March 15th to raise awareness about your needs as a consumer - and to demand the protection and respect of rights. The day gained inspiration from a special message sent by President John F Kennedy to Congress in 1962, and has been marked by the consumer movement since 1983.
National Shoe the World Day
Put your best foot forward, as today we raise awareness about the lack of proper footwear for millions of people around the world. Over 500 million people walk barefoot each day! The day was inspired by Donald Zsemonadi and the United Indigenous People in Fontana, California first launching in 2014.
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This month in history
Back in March 1996, the National Committee on Pay Equity decided to make a stand. They created a national day to help highlight the gaps between men and women receiving income across the country! National Equal Pay Day falls around this time every year, highlighting the pay discrepancies between women and men for the same work. Despite women's progress toward equal pay, the fight has been ongoing for a century. In 2018, women in equally skilled positions were paid 88% of their male counterparts. There’s still a lot of work to do.
Famous Birthdays on March 15th
Andrew Jackson, 7th American president, born 1767
Lightnin Hopkins, American musician, born 1912
Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, American Jurist and Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the US, born 1933
Naoko Takeuchi, Japanese manga artist (Sailor Moon), born 1967
Eva Longoria, American actress, born 1975
If you were born on March 15th…
If you’re a Pisces, you’re sensitive, empathetic, and selfless. You’re also pretty creative, and don’t mind being ruled by emotions occasionally! Take a look at our Pisces fact file for more insights.
