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Significance of 19th March:


International Read To Me Day, on March 19th, brings people together to celebrate the magic of reading. It’s a day where kids are encouraged to ask adults to read out loud to them, spotlighting the importance of shared reading moments. This special event aims to spark a lifelong love for books among the young ones.


1920- The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (the first time was on November 19, 1919).

1932- The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened.

1944- World War II: The German army occupies Hungary.

2002- Zimbabwe is suspended from the Commonwealth for one year on charges of human rights abuses and of electoral fraud, following a turbulent presidential election.

2003- United States President George W. Bush addresses the nation, announcing the invasion of Iraq.



Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day:

1901- Shailjananda Mukhopadhyay was a famous author of modernist fiction and a film director.

1984- Tanushree Dutta is an Indian former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Femina Miss India Universe 2004.

1955- Dorjee Khandu was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh from 2007 until his death in a helicopter crash in April 2011.



Famous people who have death anniversaries on this day:

1977- Purnendu Patri was an Indian poet, writer, editor, artist, illustrator, and film director.

1978- M. A. Ayyangar was the first Deputy Speaker and then Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the Indian Parliament. He also served as the 5th Governor of Bihar.

1982- J. B. Kripalani was an Indian politician, noted particularly for holding the presidency of the Indian National Congress during the transfer of power in 1947 and the husband of Sucheta Kripalani.

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