March 7th observes Plant Power Day and Be Heard Day.
Today marks the 67th day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 299 days left in 2024.
We are going to expose some of the most awesome events and interesting facts for March 7 including advances in technology that changes the course of history and much more.
Did you know that on this day in 1929, the first non-stop flight from America to Asia took place? The route was nonstop from Nome, Alaska to North Cape, Russia.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 7th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on March 7 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2024
Sweden abandoned its 200-year neutrality stance and officially joined NATO.
Sweden became the 32nd member of the military alliance, following Finland, which joined in April 2023. Both nations were prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
2019
Queen Elizabeth II published her first post on Instagram.
The queen’s royal debut into the world of Instagram featured an image of a letter penned by famed 19th-century inventor Charles Babbage to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The letter told of a new invention called the Analytical Engine, a mechanical computer.
2009
Brazilian soccer athlete Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. started his professional career at just 17 years old.
1986
US Air Force divers located the Challenger Space Shuttle’s crew cabin at the bottom of the ocean.
On January 28, 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle broke up just 73 seconds after launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. While the crew cabin wasn’t designed to be escapable, the search for it was crucial to recover the seven crew member’s bodies. The crew cabin was found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast from Florida.
Famous Births
If today’s your birthday, you share this special day with Bryan Cranston! Here are other famous people born on this day.
1974
Jenna Fischer
American
Actress
Age:
50 years old
Born In:
Indiana, USA
1970
Rachel Weisz
English
Actress
Age:
54 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1958
Rik Mayall
English
Actor
Died On:
Jun 9, 2014 (Age 56)
Born In:
England, UK
Quotes
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been said on this day throughout history.
1947
A tragic situation exists precisely when virtue does not triumph, but when it is still felt that man is nobler than the forces which destroy him.
George Orwell
English Novelist
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
Plant Power Day
We are always told how important it is to pack your diet with fresh fruit and vegetables. Today is Plant Power Day, so why not celebrate by looking up a brand new plant-based recipe, and cook yourself something extra healthy for dinner today?
National Be Heard Day
Small businesses often have a much harder job staying afloat than you’d think. That’s why Be Heard Day was founded, to allow small businesses to promote themselves a little. Take this chance to buy from local shops, or if you’re an owner – raise your voice!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The motto on the United Kingdom’s Royal Coat of Arms is in French. The motto is “Dieu et mon droit,” which means “God and my right.”
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Pisces.
Pisceans are known for being emotionally sensitive, gracious, and emotionally aware.
People born in March have the Aquamarine birthstone. Aquamarine is the first spring birthstone and is associated with tranquility, serenity, clarity, and harmony.
Anyone born on March 7 would likely have been conceived around June 14 in the previous year.
Babies conceived on this day will be due around November 28, 2024.
