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Facts & Events That Happened Today In History

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The word "today" was generally written as two words until the 16th Century, then as "to-day" until the early 20th Century.

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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.

OTD in 2013: Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.

2013

Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover.

OTD in 1994: The world's largest omelet was cooked up in Japan.

1994

The world’s largest omelet was cooked up in Japan.

OTD in 1965: The portrait of Rembrandt's son

1965

The portrait of Rembrandt’s son, “Titus,” was purchased at auction for $2.2 million.

OTD in 1931: The US state of Nevada legalized gambling after previously banning it in 1909.

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The US state of Nevada legalized gambling after previously banning it in 1909.

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

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

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.

2009

We have lost contact with reality, the simplicity of life.

Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho

Brazilian Lyricist

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.

March 19: National Chocolate Caramel Day
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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

Facts & Historic Events That Happened on March 19
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
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