Certain dates stand out in history for the dramatic events they carry. March 15 is associated with political assassinations, national independence movements and major moments in global conflict. Here is a fact-checked look at five notable events linked to this day.

Julius Caesar assassinated in Rome (44 BC)

On the 15th of March in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated by a team of senators in the Senate House in Rome. The date was marked as one of the most famous political assassinations in the history of the ancient world.

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Tsar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne (1917)

The Russian Revolution saw Nicholas II abdicate the throne of Russia on the 15th of March in 1917. This marked a major turning point in the political history of Russia as it marked the end of the Romanov dynasty that had ruled Russia for over three centuries.

Czechoslovakia occupied by Nazi Germany (1939)

On this day in 1939, German forces under Adolf Hitler’s command entered Czechoslovakia, a bold move that took Europe to the brink of war and paved the way for the impending World War II, which was to begin a few months later.

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Bangladesh marks National Children’s Day (birth of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) (1920)

March 15 is celebrated as National Children’s Day in Bangladesh as a tribute to the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was born on this day in 1920 and was to go on to become the founder and first president of the country.

New Zealand mosque attacks (2019)

March 15, 2019, was a dark day when gunmen opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 51 people in a dastardly attack.