March 22nd is officially World Water Day and As Young As You Feel Day.
We’ve made it to the 81st day of the year! There are 284 days left in 2025.
There are so many fascinating things that happened on March 22nd, from sports and law to space and music this day has it all.
Did you know that on this day, March 22, 1963, The Beatles released their first album “Please Please Me”? Ten of the album’s tracks were recorded in just one day.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 22nd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 22 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Four people died, and at least twenty were injured in a terrorist attack near the Houses of Parliament in London.
The attacker crashed the car into a fence after driving into pedestrians. He then fatally stabbed an unarmed police officer. Shortly after, he was shot by an armed police officer and died at the scene.
NASA’s Columbia Space Shuttle was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center.
This was the shuttle's third mission, STS-3, and its first with an unpainted external fuel tank. The mission's primary objectives were to test the shuttle's ability to hold up to the sun's intense heat outside of Earth's atmosphere and further test the shuttle's external robotic arms. STS-3 was the only shuttle mission to land at the White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.
Famous Births
If today’s your birthday, you share this special day with Reese Witherspoon! Here are other famous people born on this day.
1976
Reese Witherspoon
American Actress
Age
49 years old
Born IN
Louisiana, USA
1995
Nick Robinson
American Actor
Age
30 years old
Born IN
Washington, USA
1931
William Shatner
Canadian Actor
Age
94 years old
Born IN
Quebec, Canada
1971
Keegan-Michael Key
American Actor
Age
54 years old
Born IN
Michigan, USA
1999
Mick Schumacher
German Race Car Driver
Age
26 years old
Born IN
Vaud, Switzerland
1975
Cole Hauser
American Actor
Age
50 years old
Born IN
California, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Aries zodiac sign.
Aries is represented by the ram and is the first sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between March 21st and April 19th falls into this astrological sign.
For all of you who were born in March, your allocated birthstone is aquamarine. The ancient Romans believed that aquamarine would protect them during storms. At night, their sailors would sleep with the crystals under their pillows.
The daffodil, March’s birth flower, stands for renewal and hope, perfectly embodying the vibrant energy of those born in this transitional month. Jonquils, the secondary birth flower, symbolize desires and cheerful love.
People born on March 22 were likely conceived the previous year on June 29.
A baby that is conceived on this day will be due around December 13, 2025.
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on March 22nd throughout history.
1948
“I can not believe that war is the best solution. No one won the last war, and no one will win the next war.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
(American First Lady)
1946
“To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.”
George Orwell
(English Novelist)
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
United States
World Water Day
Water is such a crucial resource needed for the survival of all living things. Today is World Water Day and is a day to celebrate water and improve people’s awareness of the challenges we face with water shortage in the future.
United States
As Young As You Feel Day
“As young as you feel” is a pretty timeless expression, which in itself is something we can draw inspiration from. Today on As Young As You Feel Day, think of yourself as timeless, put a spring back in your step, and just do something you’ve wanted to do!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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