Friday 1 March 1918

Holidays:

• Saint Eudoxia
• Self Injury Awareness Day
• Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
• Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
• Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).

• Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
• Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
• Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
• Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
• Saint Albin
• Labour day - Western Australia.
• Saint Swidbert
• Bah�'f Faith - Last Day (4 or 5) of Ayy�m-i-H� (Intercalary Days) - days in the Bah�'f calendar devoted to service and gift giving.
• World Day of Prayer.
• Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).
• Roman Empire - New Year.
• World Civil Defense Day - This Day commemorates the entry into force in 1972 of the ICDO Constitution as an inter-governmental organisation. [1]
• Roman Empire - Matronalia in honor of Juno.
• Independence Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.

Famous Birthdays:

• Joao Goulart: President of Brazil (d. 1976).
• Gladys Noon Spellman: American politician (d. 1988).
• Roger Delgado: London, England -- Actor (Agent 8 3 / 4, Hot Enought for June).
• João Goulart: Brazilian lawyer and politician 24th President of Brazil (d. 1976).
• Gladys Spellman: American educator and politician (d. 1988).

Famous Deaths:

• Johan Gustaf Emil Sjogren composer: dies at age 64.

Facts:

• The German submarine off Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.