1936⚡ Event
Hoover Dam completed
Hoover Dam, straddling the Arizona–Nevada border on the Colorado River, was completed.
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What Happened on March 1?
Discover 14 historical moments on March 1 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 1(4)
1950⚡ Event
Klaus Fuchs convicted
German-British physicist Klaus Fuchs was convicted of supplying information from the Manhattan Project to the Soviet Union.
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1973⚡ Event
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon released
Pink Floyd's critically acclaimed album The Dark Side of the Moon was released.
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1992⚡ Event
Bosnian War begins
A Bosnian-Serb wedding procession was attacked in Sarajevo, marking the first casualty of the Bosnian War.
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Famous Birthdays on March 1(5)
Notable Deaths on March 1(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Iris Apfel
Iris Apfel, an American businesswoman, interior designer, and philanthropist, has died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Pat Ingoldsby
Pat Ingoldsby, an Irish poet and television presenter, has died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Joey Molland
Joey Molland, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, has died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Angie Stone
Angie Stone, an American singer, songwriter, and actress, has died.
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March 1 in History
March 1 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1936 to the present day.
Major Events on March 1
Among the most notable events on March 1: Hoover Dam completed (1936), Klaus Fuchs convicted (1950), Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon released (1973). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 1
Notable figures born on March 1 include Oswaldo Cabrera, Brogan Hay, Ja'Marr Chase. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 1
Remembered figures who died on March 1 include Iris Apfel, Akira Toriyama, Pat Ingoldsby. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 1?
- March 1 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on March 1?
- One of the most notable events on March 1 is: Hoover Dam completed.
- Who was born on March 1?
- Famous figures born on March 1 include Oswaldo Cabrera, Brogan Hay, Ja'Marr Chase.
- How many historical events happened on March 1?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on March 1, spanning centuries of world history.
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