March 14th is also known as Pi Day as well as Potato Chip Day.
Welcome to day 73 of 365. We’re still have a long way to go until we reach the new year, but don’t forget that in just a few days, we can celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
If this day means something to you, then you’re in the right place to learn some interesting things that happened on this very day throughout history¬
Did you know that on this day, March 14, 1912, the US cookie brand “Oreo” trademarked its name? It went on to become the best selling cookie brand in the US.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 14th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 14 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Identical twins were no longer identical after one returned from a mission to space.
Astronaut Scott Kelly spent one year in space, and upon his return, NASA found his genes had changed by 7%.
US President John F. Kennedy’s body was moved to its final resting place in Virginia.
The ill-fated President had been temporarily interred in Arlington National Cemetery shortly after his assassination in 1963. It wasn't until 1967 that the official burial site was completed, just a few feet away from where he had first been buried. The re-interment was held in secret, and a private ceremony was held for JFK's widow, brothers, and President Lyndon Johnson.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, you actually have the same birthday as Daniel Gillies. Here are some other famous people born on March 14th.
1879
Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Died On
Apr 18, 1955 (Age 76)
Born IN
Kingdom of Württemberg, Germany
1976
Daniel Gillies
Canadian-New Zealand Actor
Age
49 years old
Born IN
Manitoba, Canada
1976
Brian Quinn
American Comedian
Age
49 years old
Born IN
New York, USA
1933
Michael Caine
English Actor
Age
92 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on March 14 share the Pisces star sign.
Pisces is represented by the fish and is the twelfth and final sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between February 19 and March 20 falls into this astrological sign.
If you were born in March, your birthstone is aquamarine. As the first of the spring birthstones, aquamarine represents transformation and rebirth.
March’s birth flower, the daffodil, signifies new beginnings and optimism, capturing the essence of spring and the spirit of those born this month. The secondary birth flower, jonquil, is a symbol of affection and sincerity.
For people born on this day, your estimated date of conception falls on June 21 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on this day will likely be born around December 5, 2025.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, March 14th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
Special Holidays
If you've got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
United States
National Pi Day
Here’s a special day for all you math nerds out there. Today is Pi Day because 3 (March), 1, and 4 are the first three digits of Pi. So why not celebrate today by recalling as many of the numbers in the Pi constant as you can.
United States
National Potato Chip Day
There might be no better snack food in the world than the humble potato chip, at least in our books. It doesn’t matter whether you love salt and vinegar, classic salted chips, or something more adventurous; eat some potato chips today and revel in their glory!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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St Patrick's Day
3 days
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April Fool's Day
18 days
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Earth Day
39 days
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Cinco de Mayo
52 days
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Halloween
231 days
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Christmas Day
286 days
