March 21st is also known as Memory Day and Common Courtesy Day.
We’re now on the 81st day of the year, and have 285 days left in 2024.
This day in history has a dark side with thousands being executed due to discrimination, but it was also a great day for animals, literature and online social media.
Did you know that on this day in 1963, Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay closed its gates for good? The prison had operated for over 29 years.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 21st in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on March 21 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2024
Reddit was listed for the first time on the New York Stock Exchange.
While the social media platform was listed at a share price of $34, by the end of its first day of trading it had increased by 48% to $47.
2019
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke shared her experience of fighting for her life after suffering two brain aneurysms during filming.
2019
A woman in Bangladesh gave birth to twins one month after giving birth previously.
It turned out that the mother had two uteruses.
2016
Aaron Carpenter swam with dolphins for the first time.
He tweeted saying, “I just rode a dolphin!!!!”
2013
The world’s largest postage stamp was released.
The Mother of Emirates postage stamp entered the Guinness World Records after measuring 1.36 x 1.77 meters.
2006
The first-ever Tweet was published on Twitter.
Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, wrote the first tweet. His first message was posted at 09:50 on this day and said, “just setting up my twttr.”
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Sonequa Martin-Green? See what other famous people were born on this day.
2000
Jace Norman
American
Actor
Age:
24 years old
Born In:
New Mexico, USA
1997
TINI
Argentine
Singer
Age:
27 years old
Born In:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
1980
Ronaldinho
Brazilian
Soccer Player
Age:
44 years old
Born In:
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
1958
Gary Oldman
English
Actor
Age:
66 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1986
Scott Eastwood
American
Actor
Age:
38 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1985
Sonequa Martin-Green
American
Actress
Age:
39 years old
Born In:
Alabama, USA
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Common Courtesy Day
Without common courtesy, it’s safe to say that civilization would come crashing down. Maybe that’s a bit extreme, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important! Today, make it your goal to be kinder to your neighbors and hold doors for the people behind you.
Memory Day
We were going to introduce you to today’s memorable holiday, but we can’t remember what it even is. Ah yes, that’s right, today is Memory Day! Why not celebrate by watching Finding Dory or playing memory games?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Roughly 33% of cats are not affected by catnip. The euphoric reaction commonly associated with catnip is hereditary.
Birthday & Zodiac
For those of you who were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Aries.
Aries like to be on the move and travel at a faster pace than most other people. This can sometimes make it difficult for most people to keep up.
All those born in the month of March have the Aquamarine birthstone. The aquamarine crystal is believed to bring peace, tranquility, and harmony while keeping one’s mind clear.
People born on this day were likely conceived on or around June 28th in the previous year.
The due date for babies conceived on March 21st, 2024, is around December 12th, 2024.
