On This Day - March 14, 2026

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 14, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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National Days on March 14, 2026

Ongoing National Months

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.

Global Observances

International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).

Historical Events on March 14

Events that occurred on March 14 throughout history

1899

The United States Patent Office issues patent no. 621,195 to Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin for his invention of a "Navigable Balloon" which was also known as the Zeppelin.

1903

President Theodore Roosevelt signs an executive order creating the first national wildlife refuge at Pelican Island, Florida. During his presidency he would establish a total of 55 national wildlife refuges, preserving habitats and a network of ecosystems.

1923

Following the passage of the 16th Amendment, President Warren G. Harding becomes the first U.S. president to pay income tax. When a bill was introduced by the house in 1921 that would exempt the vice president and president from paying income tax, the President-elect expressed disapproval of the measure.

1927

The American Society of Civil Engineers elects Elsie Eaves as an associate member. She is the first woman elected to the society.

1950

The FBI publishes its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives for the first time. At the top of the list was Thomas James Holden. He was arrested 18 months later. Number three on the list was William Raymond Nesbit. Police arrested him three days later in St. Paul, Minnesota. Of the ten, all but one were captured within two years. The remaining case was dismissed eight years after the list was published.