World Obesity Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the global obesity epidemic and promote practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
International Scrapbooking Day: Celebrated on the first Saturday of March, this day recognizes the art of scrapbooking, which involves preserving personal and family memories in a creative and artistic way.
National Grammar Day: This day celebrates the importance of proper grammar and encourages people to improve their language skills.
National Pound Cake Day: This day is dedicated to the delicious and versatile pound cake, which can be served plain or with a variety of toppings and fillings.
1152: Frederick I Barbarossa is elected as Holy Roman Emperor in Frankfurt, Germany.
1461: Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Towton takes place in Yorkshire, England. It is one of the bloodiest battles in English history, with an estimated 50,000 casualties.
1789: The first session of the United States Congress is held in New York City, with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate meeting for the first time.
1861: Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States.
1917: Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first woman to be elected to the United States Congress.
1933: Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States.
1952: Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis are married in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, California.
1974: The Watergate Seven are indicted for their role in the Watergate scandal in the United States.
1994: Four men are found guilty of bombing the World Trade Center in New York City on February 26, 1993.
2013: A conclave of cardinals elects Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas.
