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.
Good morning all. Significance of *14th March*: *Events* that took place on this day: *Pi Day* is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant *π (pi).* Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It was *founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw,* an employee of the Exploratorium. 1780- American Revolutionary War: *Spanish forces capture Fort Charlotte* in Mobile, Alabama. 1794 - *Eli Whitney* is granted a patent for the *cotton gin* (a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds). 1864- *Sir Samuel White Baker* was an English Explorer, author, and administrator who *explored the Upper Nile and discovered Lake Albert.* 1900- *The Gold Standard Act* is ratified, placing the United States currency on the gold standard. 1931- *Alam Ara* was released. It was the first Indian sound film and was directed by Ardeshir Irani. 1939- *Slovakia* declares independe...
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