Days Until March 15, 2025

15 March

March 15th is a significant date in history, as it marks several significant events that took place on this day. From momentous scientific discoveries to tragic disasters, here are some of the most notable things that have occurred on March 15th:

• The assassination of Julius Caesar: In 44 BCE, the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators who feared he was becoming too powerful. The event has been immortalized in Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar."
• The first modern contact between Japan and the West: In 1543, Portuguese traders landed on the island of Tanegashima, making it the first recorded instance of European contact with Japan. This event helped to shape Japan's history and its relationship with other countries.
• The discovery of the planet Uranus: In 1781, Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus, making it the first new planet discovered since ancient times.
• The Ides of March: March 15th is also known as the Ides of March, which was a significant date in the Roman calendar. It was a day for settling debts and contracts, but it is best known for being the date of Julius Caesar's assassination.
• The first-ever World Ice Hockey Championships: In 1920, the first-ever World Ice Hockey Championships were held in Antwerp, Belgium.
• The European debt crisis: In 2012, Greece initiated the largest sovereign debt restructuring in history. This event marked the beginning of the European debt crisis, which had far-reaching consequences for the global economy.

While these events have vastly different implications, they all illustrate the significance of March 15th throughout history.