March 15th is officially True Confessions Day and Brutus Day.
We made it to day 74 of the year and there’s 291 days left to go until we reach the new year.
Everyone who was born on March 15th shares the same star sign, Pisces.
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 interesting facts about March 15th in history!
What Happened On March 15 In History?
1985
The very first .com domain was registered.
The domain name was symbolics.com and was made by a Symbolic Inc - a computer company in Massachusetts, US.
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EDN.com
1972
The first installment of “The Godfather,” starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York City.
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Wikipedia
1968
Jimi Hendrix was declared the “most spectacular guitarist in the world” by LIFE magazine.
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Classmates Memory Lane
1959
A world record for holding breath under water was made by Robert Foster.
He held his breath for an incredible 13 minutes and 42.5 seconds. Foster held this record for 48 years!
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Wikipedia
1956
The musical “My Fair Lady” had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
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Wikipedia
1945
Billboard started publishing top album charts list with the King Cole Trio as the first #1.
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Wikipedia
1937
Dr. Bernard Fantus and his team opened the very first “blood bank” in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, US.
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Smithsonian Magazine
1922
Fuad I became King of Egypt.
When the United Kingdom recognized Egypt's independence in 1922, he exchanged the title of king for sultan.
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Wikipedia
1493
Explorer Christopher Columbus wrote a letter about his travels to the New World.
He wrote the letter while aboard the Niña on his return to Europe.
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Wikipedia
44 BC
Julius Caesar was assassinated.
It happened during a Senate meeting in Rome where senators stabbed him 23 times because they believed Caesar was undermining the Roman Republic.
Did you know that on this day, March 15th 1972, “The Godfather”, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino was released?