March 1st is officially Barista Day and World Compliment Day.
This day marks the 61st day of the year, and there’s another 305 days left in 2024.
If today is important to you then you’re in for a treat. March 1 in history has been a fascinating day full of many law and political advancements, space exploration and business developments.
Did you know that on this day in 1941, the first issue of the Captain America comic book was published? This was printed by Timely Comics, which later became Marvel.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 1st in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on March 1 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2016
At 340 days, Astronaut Scott Kelly completed the longest single mission aboard the International Space Station.
1953
Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin was found semi-conscious after suffering from a stroke.
The Georgian-born leader of the Soviet Union was moved to a couch and hand-fed for three days before dying. Many reports claimed that Stalin was poisoned, with some claiming that some of his closest allies were responsible.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Justin Bieber. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1987
Kesha
American
Singer
Age:
37 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1978
Jensen Ackles
American
Actor
Age:
46 years old
Born In:
Texas, USA
1989
Daniella Monet
American
Actress
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1983
Lupita Nyong’o
Kenyan-Mexican
Actress
Age:
41 years old
Born In:
Mexico City, Mexico
1966
Zack Snyder
American
Film Director
Age:
58 years old
Born In:
Wisconsin, USA
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
World Compliment Day
Everyone loves to a complimented, but unfortunately, it’s something that just doesn’t happen often enough! That all changes on World Compliment Day, where the goal is to make as many people as possible around the world feel good about themselves.
Barista Day
Coffee is such a crucial part of many people’s day, and many of us wouldn’t function without our morning cuppa java. Today is Barista Day so be sure to appreciate your café’s barista by giving them an extra nice tip.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Madagascar got its name when Marco Polo misspelled it. The name stuck, and the island was christened to the name in 1500.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on March 1st share the Pisces zodiac sign.
Pisceans are great listeners and tend to take in everything around them. This makes them great people to ask for advice on pretty much anything!
Those of you that were born in March have the Aquamarine birthstone. The aquamarine crystal is believed to bring peace, tranquility, and harmony while keeping one’s mind clear.
For people born on this day, your estimated date of conception falls on June 8th in the previous year.
A baby conceived on March 1, 2024, will likely be due around November 22, 2024.
