Pi Day: Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) in honor of the mathematical constant Pi (π), which represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day is a day to appreciate and celebrate the beauty and significance of mathematics in our lives, with activities such as math competitions, math-themed events, and indulging in delicious pies.
International Day of Action for Rivers: This day is observed on March 14th each year and is dedicated to promoting the importance of protecting rivers and advocating for their conservation. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the social, economic, and environmental value of rivers, and to highlight the need for sustainable river management practices.
Steak and BJ Day: Although not an official international day, Steak and BJ Day is a lighthearted and humorous observance that is sometimes celebrated on March 14th as a “response” to Valentine’s Day. It is often associated with gestures of appreciation for partners, with the idea of enjoying a steak dinner and receiving a “blow job” as a form of reciprocation.
44 BC: Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, is assassinated by a group of senators.
1794: Eli Whitney receives a patent for the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry.
1879: Albert Einstein, the theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, is born in Ulm, Germany.
1900: The Gold Standard Act is signed into law by President William McKinley, officially placing the United States on the gold standard.
1923: President Warren G. Harding becomes the first president to file an income tax return.
1933: Giuseppe Zangara attempts to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt in Miami, Florida, but instead wounds Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, who later dies of his injuries.
1951: During the Korean War, United Nations forces recapture Seoul, South Korea.
1964: Jack Ruby, the man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
1984: The United States and the Soviet Union announce that they will boycott the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and Moscow, respectively, due to political tensions between the two nations.
2018: Students around the world participate in the March for Our Lives, a student-led demonstration for gun control in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.
