This Day in History for March 1

Bosnian War
MAR 1 Sunday 2026
Featured event 1992

Bosnian War

A Bosnian-Serb wedding procession was attacked in Sarajevo, resulting in what is widely considered the first casualty of the Bosnian War.

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt
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  1. 2014
    Kunming attack

    Thirty-five people are killed and 143 injured in a mass stabbing at Kunming Railway Station in China.

  2. 2008
    Armenian presidential election

    The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against allegedly fraudulent presidential elections; as a result ten people are killed.

  3. 2007
    Tornadoes break out across the southern United States

    Tornadoes break out across the southern United States, killing at least 20 people, including eight at Enterprise High School.

  4. 2006
    English-language Wikipedia reaches its one millionth article

    English-language Wikipedia reaches its one millionth article, Jordanhill railway station.

  5. 2005
    In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles…

    In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles found guilty of any crime is unconstitutional.

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On This Day Quote

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on March 1?

One highlighted entry is from 1992: A Bosnian-Serb wedding procession was attacked in Sarajevo, resulting in what is widely considered the first casualty of the Bosnian War.

Who was born on March 1?

People listed for March 1 include Wander Franco (2001), Sapnap (2001), and Ja'Marr Chase (2000).

What observances fall on March 1?

Observances listed for March 1 include Chalandamarz, traditional Alpine spring festival (Switzerland), Christian feast day: Agnes Tsao Kou Ying (one of the Martyr Saints of China), and Christian feast day: Albin.

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