Historical Events
Exploration of the Northern Territory
Mar 25 German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt arrives in Sydney to a hero's welcome after completing his exploration of Australia's Northern Territory
Famous Birthdays
- Mar 7 Whitcomb Judson, American inventor (zipper), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1909)
- Mar 10 Edward Baker Lincoln, son of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (d. 1850)
- Mar 11 Antonio Cândido Gonçalves Crespo, Brazilian-born Portuguese poet, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (d. 1886)
- Mar 16 Gösta Mittag-Leffler, Swedish mathematician (d. 1927)
- Mar 17 Kate Greenaway, English artist known for her children's book illustrations (Under the Window), born in London (d. 1901)
- Mar 22 Randolph Caldecott, English illustrator (Caldecott Medal namesake), born in Chester, England (d. 1886)
