March 1: What Happened on This Day in History
March 1st marks the 60th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 61st in case of leap years). There are 305 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on March 1st in history, famous birthdays on March 1st, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to March 1.
What happened on March 1?
Here's what happened on March 1st in history:
- 2023: Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of Nigeria's Presidential election, securing 37% of the vote amid significant controversy and fraud claims from opposition parties. The election highlighted the complex political landscape of Nigeria and raised questions about electoral transparency.
- 2018: President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, signaling a significant shift in U.S. trade policy that would impact global economic relations.
- 2015: The Estonian parliamentary elections of 2015 saw the ruling Reform Party winning the election but losing its previous majority coalition with the Social Democratic Party. Notably, two new political parties made significant breakthroughs: the right-of-center Free Party of Estonia and the eurosceptic Conservative People's Party of Estonia crossed the electoral threshold for the first time in years, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
- 2013: Protests in Bangladesh intensified following the sentencing of Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, resulting in a tragic death toll of 44 and highlighting the country's political tensions.
- 1997: The Osaka Dome, a major sports and entertainment venue, opens in Chiyozaki, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan, marking a significant addition to the city's architectural and cultural landscape.
- 1992: The theatrical production 'Little Hotel on the Side' concludes its run at the Belasco Theater in New York City after 41 performances.
- 1991: Edwin H. Land, the pioneering inventor of the Polaroid instant camera and a significant figure in photographic technology, died at the age of 81. Land's innovations revolutionized photography by making instant image capture accessible to the general public.
- 1984: NASA successfully launched Landsat 5, an Earth observation satellite, and the amateur radio satellite Oscar 11 into polar orbit, advancing remote sensing and communication technologies.
- 1982: The 5th Emmy Sports Award presentation honored outstanding achievements in sports broadcasting and athletic documentaries, recognizing excellence in sports media coverage.
- 1976: U.K. Home Secretary Merlyn Rees terminates the Special Category Status for individuals sentenced for terrorist crimes related to the civil violence in Northern Ireland. This policy change significantly impacted the legal treatment of paramilitary prisoners during the Troubles.
What famous birthdays are on March 1?
On March 1st there are the following famous birthdays:
![Justin Bieber]()
Justin Bieber (1994)Canadian pop singer who rose to global fame as a teenage sensation, known for his music, performances, and significant impact on pop culture...
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn Miller (1904)Legendary big band leader and trombonist who revolutionized swing music during the 1930s and 1940s.
![Harry Belafonte]()
Harry Belafonte (1927)Legendary African American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music globally and was a prominent voice in the...
![Javier Bardem]()
Javier Bardem (1969)Acclaimed Spanish actor known for his Oscar-winning performance in 'No Country for Old Men' and his role as a James Bond villain in...
![Jensen Ackles]()
Jensen Ackles (1978)Jensen Ackles is a prominent American actor best known for his lead role as Dean Winchester in the long-running supernatural drama series...
![Ron Howard]()
Ron Howard (1954)Acclaimed American filmmaker who transitioned from child actor to Oscar-nominated director.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph Ellison (1914)Ralph Ellison was a prominent African American novelist, literary critic, and scholar, best known for his groundbreaking novel 'Invisible...
![Zack Snyder]()
Zack Snyder (1966)Zack Snyder is a prominent American film director known for his distinctive visual style in superhero and action movies, particularly within...
![Lupita Nyong'o]()
Lupita Nyong'o (1983)Lupita Nyong'o is an Oscar-winning Kenyan-Mexican actress known for her powerful performances in critically acclaimed films like '12 Years a...
![Roger Daltrey]()
Roger Daltrey (1944)Legendary lead singer of the iconic rock band The Who, Roger Daltrey is a pivotal figure in rock music history.
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Who died on March 1?
On March 1st the following celebrities died:
![Jack Welch]()
Jack Welch (2020)Legendary business executive who transformed General Electric during his 20-year tenure as CEO, dramatically increasing company value and...
![María Rubio]()
María Rubio (2018)Renowned Mexican actress who made significant contributions to television, film, and stage during the mid-20th century.
![Arthur Koestler]()
Arthur Koestler (1983)Hungarian-British writer and journalist known for his influential anti-totalitarian novel 'Darkness at Noon'.
![Jean Le Poulain]()
Jean Le Poulain (1988)Jean Le Poulain was a prominent French actor known for his significant contributions to French cinema and theater during the mid-20th...
- Mustafa Barzani (1979)
Prominent Kurdish nationalist leader who founded the Kurdistan Democratic Party and played a crucial role in the Kurdish struggle for...
- Vernon Jordan (2021)
Influential civil rights leader, attorney, and political advisor who played a crucial role in the African American civil rights movement.
- Jackie Coogan (1984)
Jackie Coogan was a pioneering child actor in early Hollywood, famous for his collaborations with Charlie Chaplin and becoming one of the...
- Alain Resnais (2014)
Alain Resnais was a pioneering French film director of the New Wave movement, renowned for his innovative narrative techniques and...
- Bobby Timmons (1974)
Renowned jazz pianist and composer known for his contributions to hard bop and soul jazz, playing with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and...
What day of the year is March 1?
March 1st marks the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 61st in case of leap years).
There are 305 days remaining until the end of the year.
March 1st is the 1st day of the month of March.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day March 1?
The zodiac sign associated with March 1st is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.
