31 fun facts for March, 14

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Summary
March 14th is a day of notable events, including the birth of Albert Einstein, the celebration of Pi Day, and the world's largest snowball fight. From events in the fields of science, entertainment, and history, this date offers a wide range of fun facts to explore and enjoy.
31 Fun facts
  1. Albert Einstein, the famous physicist, was born on this day in 1879 in Ulm, Germany. He went on to develop the theory of relativity, which would have a significant impact on the field of physics and our understanding of the universe.
  2. March 14th is known as Pi Day, as the date is written as 3.14 in the United States, which are the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi. It is a day to celebrate mathematics and the importance of pi in various mathematical equations and theories.
  3. In 1942, the first female officer was appointed in the U.S. Marine Corps. Colonel Ruth Cheney Streeter was made the director of the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve and held that position until 1945.
  4. On this day in 1989, Gennadiy Strekalov and Aleksandr Viktorenko, Soviet cosmonauts, completed their spacewalk around space station Mir. It was the first-ever spacewalk in the new generation of Soviet spacesuits, Orlan-DMA.
  5. In 2013, the world's largest snowball fight took place on this day in Seattle, USA. The event included 5,834 participants and was organized by Seattle Snow Day to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County.
  6. In 1964, Dallas, the famous soap opera, aired for the first time on the CBS network. The show, which told the story of the wealthy and feuding Ewing family, went on to become one of the most popular and longest-running television shows of all time.
  7. March 14th is National Potato Chip Day in the United States, a day to celebrate and enjoy the popular snack food. Potato chips, originally called "Saratoga Chips," were invented in 1853 by chef George Crum.
  8. In 1978, the Israeli postal service began operating on this day after a postal strike that lasted 44 days. It remains one of the longest postal strikes in history.
  9. On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson established the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, also known as the Kerner Commission. The commission aimed to investigate the reasons behind civil unrest involving African Americans and to propose solutions to improve social conditions and race relations.
  10. In 1990, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the first-ever president of the Soviet Union by the country's Congress of People's Deputies.
  11. March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day in the United States, a day to celebrate and learn about the different species of butterflies, their habitats, and their roles in the ecosystem. It is a great day for families to visit butterfly gardens or engage in butterfly-related activities.
  12. In 1961, South Africa announced its withdrawal from the British Commonwealth in response to the country's apartheid policy. South Africa officially became a republic on May 31, 1961.
  13. On this day in 1931, Alam Ara, the first Indian sound film, was released. Directed by Ardeshir Irani, the film marked the beginning of the Indian film industry's transition from silent films to sound.
  14. In 1950, the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list was created and made public for the first time. The list is updated regularly, targeting high-profile criminals.
  15. On March 14th, 1879, Blackpool Tower, an iconic British landmark, was officially opened to the public. It was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and stands at 518 feet tall.
  16. In 1991, the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, returned to Kuwait after the successful Operation Desert Storm led by U.S. and coalition forces to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
  17. On this day in 1780, Spanish forces in the American Revolutionary War captured Fort Charlotte in present-day Mobile, Alabama. The fort was later renamed Fort Carlota after the capture.
  18. The first-ever TED conference took place on this day in 1984 in Monterey, California. TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, is a nonprofit organization focused on spreading ideas through short, powerful talks.
  19. March 14th is National Write Your Story Day, a day that encourages people to share their story and life experiences through writing, which can be therapeutic and inspiring for others.
  20. In 1794, Eli Whitney, an American inventor, was granted a patent for the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry and significantly impacting the economy of the Southern United States.
  21. In 1885, Gilbert and Sullivan's iconic comic opera "The Mikado" was premiered in London. It is one of the most frequently played Gilbert and Sullivan productions and remains popular worldwide.
  22. On this day in 1904, Thomas Masaryk, a Czechoslovakian philosopher and politician, founded the Czechoslovak Russian Congress. He later became the first president of Czechoslovakia.
  23. In 1967, John McCain, a U.S. Navy pilot and future senator, was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War. He would remain a prisoner of war for five and a half years before his release in March 1973.
  24. On March 14th, 1979, Major League Baseball outfielder Darryl Strawberry, at age 18, signed a contract with the New York Mets. Strawberry would go on to have a successful 17-year career in the MLB.
  25. In 2012, a large solar storm, known as a coronal mass ejection, reached Earth on this day, causing minor disruptions to satellites and power grids.
  26. March 14th is National Children's Craft Day in the United States, a day for children to explore their creativity through crafting and art activities.
  27. In 2015, the championship boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao agreed to a long-awaited boxing match on this day. Their fight took place on May 2, 2015, and Mayweather won by unanimous decision.
  28. On this day in 2004, Russian President Vladimir Putin was re-elected for a second term in office. Putin's political career spans across decades, and he is currently serving his fourth term in office.
  29. In 1998, the "Titanic" soundtrack, composed by James Horner, became the first film score album in history to be certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over ten million copies.
  30. In 2013, Xi Jinping became China's president after the country's legislature, the National People's Congress, elected him. Jinping is still serving as the president of China and general secretary of the Communist Party of China.
  31. March 14th is also National Save a Spider Day, a day to debunk myths about spiders and appreciate their role in controlling insect populations and maintaining balance in the ecosystems.

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