Today is Tuesday, March 19, 2024. It’s the 79th day of the year, and we’re on week 12.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
2013
Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1991
Garrett Clayton
Garrett Clayton is an American actor born on March 19, 1991, in Michigan, USA. He is 33 years old today.
1955
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis is an American actor born on March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. He is 69 years old today.
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
National Chocolate Caramel Day
Chocolate is amazing, and so is caramel, but they take on a whole new level when combined! So why not treat yourself on Chocolate Caramel Day? You definitely deserve it. If you’re feeling creative, why not see what other things go well with chocolate and caramel too?
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Daniel Craig was an anonymous Storm Trooper in The Force Awakens. Initially, he denied his cameo and claimed he wouldn’t bother being an extra in a movie.
Fast Facts About Today
Day of week | Tuesday |
Week number | Week 12 |
Day of year | Day 79 of 2024 |
Decade | 2020s |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |