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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 15, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
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Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on March 15 throughout history
Jesse W. Reno of New York City patented an "endless conveyor or elevator" that operated as a ride at Coney Island. His patent no. 470,918 describes an escalator-type machine. The Otis Elevator Company would purchase Reno's company after the turn of the century.
The first presidential press conference is held in the Oval Office. Just eleven days before, President Woodrow Wilson had been inaugurated and his secretary encouraged him to hold a meeting with the press. An appointment was made and more than 100 reporters fill Wilson's office. While the location of the presidential press conference may be different, that meeting over 100 years ago kicked off a tradition that still continues today.
Over a weekend in Paris, more than 1,000 American Expeditionary Forces gathered to launch a patriotic veteran service organization. Today the American Legion is comprised of current and former members of the military. The organization makes many contributions in support of youth and veterans including creating the American Legion Baseball program, leadership programs, financial support to the Vietnam Memorial, scholarships, and much more.
The Chords record the first Doo-wop song "Sh-boom."
