Some dates mark events that highlight discoveries, prominent thinkers, and cultural events. March 14 is a date associated with the celebration of mathematics and science. However, it is a date that has witnessed events that significantly influenced the shaping of the world. Below is a fact-checked account of the events associated with March 14.

Albert Einstein was born (1879)

On March 14, 1879, prominent physicist Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany. Einstein would go on to influence the world of science as a prominent 20th-century scientist. He developed the theory of relativity.

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Karl Marx dies (1883)

Philosopher and political theorist Karl Marx died on March 14, 1883, in London. His writings, including The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, had a profound influence on political thought and social movements around the world.

Gold Standard Act was passed in the United States in 1900)

On March 14, 1900, President William McKinley signed the Gold Standard Act, which established a link between the United States’ currency and gold. This had a profound effect on the monetary system for decades to come.

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Pi Day celebrated worldwide (1988 onward)

March 14th has become a day to celebrate Pi Day, as the date corresponds to the first three numbers of Pi (3.14). Pi Day began in 1988 at the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco. Since then, the day has become a holiday for people around the world to celebrate with math enthusiasts everywhere.

Stephen Hawking dies (2018)

On March 14, 2018, the world lost a brilliant scientist, Stephen Hawking, when he died in Cambridge, England. He became known for his work on black holes, and his ability to explain complex physics in a way everyone could understand.