March 28th is officially Black Forest Cake Day and Something On A Stick Day.
Today marks day 87 of the year, and we have 278 days remaining until the end of the year.
This day in history saw many interesting events in fields like health, sports, environment, business and more.
Did you know that on this day, March 28, 1891, the world’s first weightlifting championship took place? The first World Champion was Edward L. Levy from England.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 28th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 28 in history? Keep reading to find out!
An Imperial Airways passenger aircraft crashed in Belgium, killing all fifteen on board.
It was quite likely the first time in history that an aircraft crashed due to sabotage. In an attempt to escape from the police, one of the passengers set fire to the plane and leaped from it before it crash-landed. No one, including the accused saboteur, survived.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Lady Gaga. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1986
Lady Gaga
American Singer
Age
39 years old
Born IN
New York, USA
Age
22 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1981
Julia Stiles
American Actress
Age
44 years old
Born IN
New York, USA
1970
Vince Vaughn
American Actor
Age
55 years old
Born IN
Minnesota, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on March 28 share the Aries zodiac sign.
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. Arians continuously look for competition and like to be first for everything.
People born during March have the Aquamarine birthstone. Aquamarine is a sea-blue color and has long been a symbol of youth, health, and hope.
The daffodil, March’s primary birth flower, represents hope and fresh beginnings, echoing the lively spirit of those born this month. The jonquil, the secondary birth flower, conveys affection and gentle desire.
If you were born on March 28, your estimated date of conception would be July 5 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on March 28, 2025, will likely be due later this year around December 19.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, March 28th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1882 — 1941
Virginia Woolf
English Writer Virginia Woolf was born on January 25, 1882. She died on this day in 1941, at age 59 in England, UK.
Special Holidays
If you've got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
United States
National Black Forest Cake Day
Black forest cake has got to be one of the most deliciously decadent cakes out there, which makes it a particular shame that they’re not so popular these days. So celebrate today by eating a piece of it at your local cafe, if they have it; otherwise, you’ll just have to make your own!
World
National Something On A Stick Day
There’s nothing more nostalgic than sitting around a campfire and trying to cook something on a stick. If you can’t make it outdoors on Something On A Stick Day, fret not, as you can always cook something at home on skewers instead - a skewer is technically a stick!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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