Golda Meir becomes the first female Prime Minister of Israel. Golda Meir was Israel’s first female prime minister and one of its most influential leaders,…
16 March 1898
In Melbourne, the representatives of five colonies adopt a constitution, which would become the basis of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Constitution of Australia, which…
15 March 44 BC
The assassination of Julius Caesar takes place on the Ides of March. Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and dictator whose influence reshaped the…
14 March 1964
Jack Ruby is convicted of killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assumed assassin of John F. Kennedy. Jack Ruby, born Jacob Leon Rubenstein in 1911, was…
13 March 1781
William Herschel discovers Uranus. In 1781, astronomer William Herschel made a groundbreaking discovery that would expand our understanding of the solar system—he identified Uranus, the…
12 March 1912
The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in the United States. The Girl Guides is a global youth organization…
11 March 1702
The Daily Courant, England’s first national daily newspaper, is published for the first time. The Daily Courant was the first regular daily newspaper published in…
10 March 1977
Astronomers discover the rings of Uranus. The rings of Uranus are a fascinating and unique feature of the planet, distinct from the more famous rings…
9 March 1776
The Wealth of Nations by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is published. Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations (1776) is a foundational work in…
8 March 1950
The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 “Bus” begins production. The Volkswagen Type 2, affectionately known as the “Bus,” “Microbus,” or “Kombi,” is one of the most…