March 1 in History
March 1 is the birthday of Wander Franco (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Pat Ingoldsby (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for March 1, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Alfonso VII, king of León and Castile was born in 1105, while Felix III, pope of the Catholic Church died in 492.
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Famous people born on March 1
Famous people who died on March 1
2006
Murder of Nonoi (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
2006 high-profile child rape and murder case in Singapore
2004
Mian Ghulam Jilani (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British Indian army officer and Pakistani general (1913–2004)
1995
César Rodríguez (footballer, born 1920) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Spanish footballer and manager
1991
Edwin H. Land (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur (1909–1991)
What happened on March 1
- 2014
Thirty-five people are killed and 143 injured in a mass stabbing at Kunming Railway Station in China.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against allegedly fraudulent presidential elections; as a result ten people are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Tornadoes break out across the southern United States, killing at least 20 people, including eight at Enterprise High School.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
English-language Wikipedia reaches its one millionth article, Jordanhill railway station.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles found guilty of any crime is unconstitutional.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
Management of the United States Customs Service and the United States Secret Service moves to the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins in eastern Afghanistan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
The Envisat environmental satellite successfully launches aboard an Ariane 5 rocket to reach an orbit of 800 km (500 mi) above the Earth, which was the then-largest payload at 10.5 m long and with a diameter of 4.57 m.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-109 to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
Titanic becomes the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Bosnia and Herzegovina declares its independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Uprisings against Saddam Hussein begin in Iraq, leading to the deaths of more than 25,000 people, mostly civilians.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Steve Jackson Games is raided by the United States Secret Service, prompting the later formation of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
Provisional Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands begins his hunger strike in HM Prison Maze.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
Watergate scandal: Seven are indicted for their role in the Watergate break-in and charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 1
- 1105 — Alfonso VII, king of León and Castile (died 1157)
- 1389 — Antoninus of Florence, Italian archbishop and saint (died 1459)
- 1432 — Isabella of Coimbra (died 1455)
Died on March 1
- 492 — Felix III, pope of the Catholic Church
- 589 — David, Welsh bishop and saint
- 965 — Leo VIII, pope of the Catholic Church
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 1
Quick answers
Who was born on March 1? Wander Franco (2001), Sapnap (2001), Ja'Marr Chase (2000).
Who died on March 1? Pat Ingoldsby (2025), Joey Molland (2025), Angie Stone (2025).
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