Historical Events
Global Climate Strike for Future
Climate change strikes held by school children take place around the world inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg
- Terrorist attack on two mosques by a right-wing Australian gunman kills 51 and wounds 50 in Christchurch, New Zealand
- The Vessel, a honeycomb viewing structure designed by Thomas Heatherwick opens at Hudson Yards development, New York City
Famous Deaths
- Alec Coppen, British pioneering psychiatrist (serotonin theory of depression), dies at 96
- David White, American singer and songwriter (Danny And The Juniors - "At The Hop": Leslie Gore - "You Don't Own Me"), dies of cancer at 79 [1]
- Lam Jones, American athlete (Olympic gold 4 x 100m relay 1976) and NFL wide receiver (NY Jets 1980-86), dies of myeloma at 60
- W. S. Merwin, American poet (17th United States Poet Laureate), dies at 91
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About March 15, 2019
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sucker - Jonas Brothers
#1 Song: Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
