March 29th is officially World Piano Day and Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day.
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March 29 in history has been an interesting day to say the least. You’re going to love learning about all the facts & historical events that all occurred on this day.
Did you know that on this day, March 29, 1848, Niagara Falls waterfall stopped flowing due to an ice jam? This stoppage occurred for approximately 30 to 40 hours.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 29th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 29 in history? Keep reading to find out!
The Baltimore Colts NFL team relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana.
The city of Baltimore refused to replace its antiquated stadium, so the owner of the Baltimore Colts decided to up and leave the state. The Colts loaded up all their equipment into fifteen trucks, moved to Indiana, and became the Indianapolis Colts.
NASA’s Mariner 10 became the first spacecraft to reach Mercury.
The Mariner 10 flew close to Mercury to take pictures of the planet.
The Sunbeam 1000 HP broke the land speed record at the Daytona Beach race track in Florida.
Powered by two aircraft engines, the Sunbeam was the first non-American car to race at Daytona Beach. It reached a new record speed of 203.79 miles per hour (327.97 km/h), making it the first car to drive faster than 200 mph (320 km/h).
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Scott Wilson? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1997
Arón Piper
German-Spanish Actor
Age
28 years old
Born IN
Berlin, Germany
1790
John Tyler
American President
Died On
Jan 18, 1862 (Age 71)
Born IN
Virginia, USA
1942
Scott Wilson
American Actor
Died On
Oct 6, 2018 (Age 76)
Born IN
Georgia, USA
1980
Chris D'Elia
American Comedian
Age
45 years old
Born IN
New Jersey, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on March 29th share the Aries zodiac sign.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and its mascot is the Ram. As a fire sign ruled by the planet Mars, Aries energy is often individualistic, bold, and brave.
If your birthday is in March, your birthstone is aquamarine. The ancient Romans used aquamarine to protect their sailors during storms. This gem is known for calming nerves as it channels the soothing qualities of the waves of the sea.
March’s primary birth flower, the daffodil, signifies rebirth and the joy of new beginnings, mirroring the cheerful nature of those born this month. The secondary birth flower, the jonquil, represents affection and warmth.
For people born on Mar 29, your estimated date of conception falls on July 6 in the previous year.
The due date for babies conceived on this day is around December 20th, 2025.
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
International
World Piano Day
The piano is one of the most popular instruments in the world and has been around since Medieval Times, so celebrating World Piano Day just makes sense! It’s easy to take part today, as you can either play the piano yourself or just listen to a song with the piano in it!
International
Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day
On this day in 1848, the Niagara River became blocked by giant chunks of ice, causing several lakes downriver to run dry, but more alarmingly, it completely stopped the flow of water at Niagara falls! Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day commemorates this inauspicious day.
Fact Of The Day
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