Federal Council (Switzerland)
The Swiss Government brokers a deal for UBS to buy out rival Credit Suisse in an attempt to calm the 2023 banking crisis.
What happened on March 19
33 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 6 observances. From 1277 to 2026.
Standout on March 19
2016
March 2016 Istanbul bombing
An explosion occurs in Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, killing five people and injuring 36.
About March 19
March 19 is the 78th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 78 of 365 (79 in leap years)287 days left in the year (287 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Thursday in 2026, Friday in 2027, Sunday in 2028, Monday in 2029, Tuesday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 12 of 2026 · Q1
- Zodiac sign
- ♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)Cusp date — the exact boundary shifts by a day in some years.
- Season
- Winter in the north · Summer in the south
- March birthstone
- Aquamarine / Bloodstoneserenity, courage and health
- March birth flower
- Daffodil / Jonquilnew beginnings and rebirth
- Next occurrence
- In 143 days
- Roman numerals
- XIX.IIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 40thAhmad Bradshaw1986
- 40thTyler Bozak1986
- 30thBarbara Haas1996
- 30thQuenton Nelson1996
- 30thYung Gravy1996
- 10thFlydubai Flight 9812016
- 10thJack Mansell2016
- 10thMarch 2016 Istanbul bombing2016
March 19 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- March 2016 Istanbul bombing · Flydubai Flight 981 · Jack Mansell
- 25 years ago2001
- Nothing recorded
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on March 19 — ages this year
- 1999Nico Collinsturns 27
- 1998Sakura Miyawakiturns 28
- 1998Caylee Cowanturns 28
- 1998Julian Loveturns 28
- 1996Barbara Haasturns 30
- 1996Quenton Nelsonturns 30
Historical events 33
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
President of Kazakhstan
The first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, resigns from office after nearly three decades, leaving Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as the acting President and successor.
March 2016 Istanbul bombing
An explosion occurs in Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, killing five people and injuring 36.
Flydubai Flight 981
Flydubai Flight 981 crashed during an aborted landing at Rostov-on-Don Airport, Russia, resulting in the deaths of all 62 passengers and crew on board.
19 March 2013 Iraq attacks
A series of bombings and shootings kills at least 98 people and injures 240 others across Iraq.
Libyan civil war (2011)
First Libyan Civil War: The French Air Force launched Opération Harmattan, beginning foreign military intervention in Libya.
Gamma-ray burst
The gamma-ray burst GRB 080319B, the farthest object from Earth that was observable by the naked eye, was observed.
GRB 080319B
GRB 080319B: A cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed.
Konginkangas bus disaster
The Konginkangas bus disaster kills 23 and injures 14 people in Äänekoski, Finland.
Catalina affair
Catalina affair: A Swedish DC-3 shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 in 1952 over the Baltic Sea is finally recovered after years of work.
March 19 shooting incident
March 19 Shooting Incident: The Republic of China (Taiwan) president Chen Shui-bian is shot just before the country's presidential election on March 20.
President of the United States
United States President George W. Bush addresses the nation, announcing the invasion of Iraq.
Ariana Afghan Airlines
An Ariana Afghan Airlines Boeing 727 crashes on approach to Kabul International Airport, killing all 45 on board.
Ethnic clashes of Târgu Mureș
The ethnic clashes of Târgu Mureș begin four days after the anniversary of the Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire.
Egypt
The Egyptian flag is raised at Taba, marking the end of Israeli occupation since the Six Days War in 1967 and the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in 1979.
Televangelism
American televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as the host of The PTL Club in the midst of a sex scandal.
Falklands War
Falklands War: Argentinian forces land on South Georgia Island, precipitating war with the United Kingdom.
Cable television
The American cable television network C-SPAN, covering government proceedings and public-affairs programming, was launched.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives begins broadcasting its day-to-day business via the cable television network C-SPAN.
Emley Moor transmitting station
The 385-metre-tall (1,263 ft) TV-mast at Emley Moor transmitting station, United Kingdom, collapses due to ice build-up.
SS Georgiana
The wreck of the SS Georgiana, valued at over $50,000,000 and said to have been the most powerful Confederate cruiser, is discovered by teenage diver and pioneer underwater archaeologist E. Lee Spence, exactly 102 years after its destruction.
March of the Family with God for Liberty
Between 300,000 and 500,000 Brazilians attended the March of the Family with God for Liberty (pictured), in protest against the government of João Goulart and against communism.
Bob Dylan
Influential American musician Bob Dylan released his eponymous debut album, mainly comprising traditional folk, blues and gospel songs.
Algerian War
The Algerian War of Independence ends.
Oratorio
The secular oratorio A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett premiered at the Adelphi Theatre in London.
Radio comedy
The highly influential American radio comedy show Amos 'n' Andy made its debut.
Clara Zetkin
Established by Clara Zetkin, Käte Duncker, and others, International Women's Day was first observed.
American Civil War
American Civil War: The last battle of the Carolinas Campaign, the Battle of Bentonville, began, which contributed to the ultimate Union victory in the war.
Benjamin Morrell
American explorer Benjamin Morrell departed Antarctica after a voyage later plagued by claims of fraud.
Charles IV of Spain
King Charles IV of Spain was forced to abdicate in favour of his son Ferdinand VII as a result of the Tumult of Aranjuez.
Edict of Amboise
The Edict of Amboise was signed, ending the first war in the French Wars of Religion and inaugurating a period of official peace that lasted until 1567.
Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty
Mongol conquest of Song China: Zhao Bing (pictured), the last Song emperor, drowned at the end of the Battle of Yamen, bringing the Song dynasty to an end after three centuries.
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire and the Republic of Venice signed a treaty that renegotiated and extended by two years a previous treaty between them.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Danny Schechter
Danny Schechter, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1942)
Fred Phelps
Fred Phelps, American lawyer, pastor, and activist, founded the Westboro Baptist Church (born 1929)
Lawrence Walsh
Lawrence Walsh, Canadian-American lawyer, judge, and politician, 4th United States Deputy Attorney General (born 1912)
Patrick Joseph McGovern
Patrick Joseph McGovern, American businessman, founded IDG (born 1937)
Robert S. Strauss
Robert S. Strauss, American diplomat, United States Ambassador to Russia (born 1918)
Maria Bergson
Maria Bergson, Austrian-American architect and interior designer (born 1914)
Holidays & observances 6
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Alkmund of Derby
Christian Observances: Alkmund of Derby
Beatification
Christian Observances: Blessed Andrea Gallerani
March 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian Observances: March 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Fallas
Christian Observances: Saint Joseph (Western Christianity; if this date falls on Sunday, the feast is moved to Monday March 20) Saint Joseph's Day (Roman Catholicism and Anglican Communion) related observances: Falles, celebrated on the week leading to March 19 (Valencia)
Cliff swallow
Christian Observances: Saint Joseph (Western Christianity; if this date falls on Sunday, the feast is moved to Monday March 20) Saint Joseph's Day (Roman Catholicism and Anglican Communion) related observances: "Return of the Swallow", annual observance of the swallows' return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California
Father's Day
Christian Observances: Saint Joseph (Western Christianity; if this date falls on Sunday, the feast is moved to Monday March 20) Saint Joseph's Day (Roman Catholicism and Anglican Communion) related observances: Father's Day (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Honduras, and Bolivia)
Spread across the centuries
- 13th century2
- 16th century1
- 19th century3
- 20th century35
- 21st century32
Earliest: Byzantine Empire (1277). Most recent: Chuck Norris (2026).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about March 19
What day of the year is March 19?
March 19 is the 78th day of the year, with 287 days left after it.
What star sign is March 19?
March 19 falls under Pisces (February 19 – March 20), a water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter). The birthstone for the month is Aquamarine or Bloodstone.
How many things happened on March 19?
We record 79 entries for March 19: 33 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 6 observances. From 1277 to 2026.
Who was born on March 19?
Nico Collins (1999) is among the notable births on March 19. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the March 19 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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