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TODAY - Mar 17, 2026

Thought of the Day

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.

Today's Birthday

Roger Brooke Taney
Roger Brooke Taney Jurist, American(1777)

Former Chief Justice of United States, a jurist and fifth chief justice of the United States.

 
Gottlieb Daimler
Gottlieb Daimler Engineer, German(1834)

A German engineer car maker and inventor.

 
Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones Golfer, American(1902)

An American golfer and first amateur to win the British Open Championship held at Lytham St Annes in 1926.

 
Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla Astronaut, Indian-American(1962)

The first Indian American woman astronaut who flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997. She was a part of this space mission as a specialist and primary robotic arm operator.

 
James IV
James IV King, English(1473)

The son of King James III and the Scotland king (1488-1513)

This day in History

1737

The Charitable Irish Society of Boston hosts the first no liturgical celebration of Saint Patrick's Day.

1762

The first Saint Patrick's Day parade in New York inaugurates a strong traditional celebration among Irish Americans.

1861

The kingdom of Italy is formally proclaimed.

James IV (1473-1513)

James IV

The son of King James III and the Scotland king (1488-1513), was born on 17th March 1473 in United KingDom. James encouraged commerce in Scotland. He focused to expend the Scottish navy. He also reformed the criminal justice administration. James married in 1503 with the eldest daughter of the King England Henry VII, Margaret Tudor. Eventually, this marriage established the union of the crowns of Scotland and. England. In 1509, Henry VIII became king of England. During his time the relations became strained between England and Scotland. Scotland was a traditional ally of France. In 1513 during Anglo-French hostilities, King of Scotland James invaded England in aid of his ally. On September 9, 1513, The King, Who unified the country under his rule and, in spirit of the Renaissance, patronized arts and learning was himself killed.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal