National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 29, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more weekly observances. See the full weeks list for March.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on March 1 throughout history
The United States Congress establishes Yellowstone National Park as the world's first national park.
The U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 1,370,316 to Harry Houdini for a diving suit.
Sun Records releases its first single "Drivin' Slow" by saxophonist Johnny London.
Cyndi Lauper appears on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show making her U.S. television debut. She performs "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."
People born on March 1