March 15th is officially True Confessions Day and Brutus Day.
We made it to day 74 of the year and there’s 290 days left to go until we reach the new year.
If today’s your birthday or you want to know more about this day then you’re in the right place. This day had so many intriguing events including areas such as music and theatre, film & TV, and technology.
Did you know that on this day in 1972, “The Godfather”, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino was released? The screening happened in NYC.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 15th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on March 15 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2019
1.4 million students across 125 nations participated in the School Strike for Climate.
The protests were inspired by Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, with students making demands of their respective governments to take immediate action to prevent climate change.
2009
NASA’s Discovery Space Shuttle launched from the Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-119.
The 156th crewed NASA space flight and 28th Space Shuttle mission to the ISS would have been a completely uneventful trip if it weren’t for a stowaway that tried to hitch a ride. During the countdown, a bat was seen clinging to the shuttle’s external fuel tank. The flight operators thought it would fly away during blast-off, but the bat clung on for quite some time before it was shaken off.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, did you know that you share the same birthday with Connor Ball? See who else was born on March 15th below!
1988
Lil Dicky
American
Rapper
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1975
Will.i.am
American
Rapper
Age:
48 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1972
Mark Hoppus
American
Singer
Age:
51 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, March 15th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1890
1937
H. P. Lovecraft
American
Writer
1890
1937
H. P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft was an American writer born on August 20, 1890. He died on this day in 1937, at age 46 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Died On:
Mar 15, 1937 (Age 46)
Died In:
Rhode Island, USA
Quotes
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been spoken throughout history on March 15th.
1929
When you sit with a nice girl for two hours you think it’s only a minute, but when you sit on a hot stove for a minute you think it’s two hours. That’s relativity.
Special Holidays
Here are some unusual holidays that are celebrated on this day.
True Confessions Day
We’ve all made mistakes at some point in our lives, and we’ve kept many of them a secret. While confessing may seem difficult at first, the more you share, the lighter you’ll feel! But, of course, there’s no way to know until you try it, so try it today on True Confessions Day!
National Brutus Day
Fans of Shakespeare will know what this day is all about, but fear not, as we’re here to give you a grave warning. Brutus Day is a reminder that there are people out there who may backstab you. So today of all days, you should keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
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Fun Fact Of The Day
Honey and items immersed in honey can be preserved for centuries. The long shelf life is due to an enzyme found in the stomachs of bees.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on March 15th shares the same star sign, Pisces.
Pisces is the last constellation of the zodiac. It’s symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, which represents the division of Pisces’s attention between fantasy and reality.
Aquamarine is the birthstone given to people born in March. The ancient Greeks and Romans used aquamarine to protect their sailors. They brought the sea-green crystals on board to ensure safe passage to their destinations.
Those who were born on March 15th were likely conceived the previous year on June 22nd.
Babies conceived on March 15th, 2023, will be due around December 6th, 2023.
