14 March - Minature sheet on Indian Civil Aviation issued by India Post

 

 

Indian Civil Aviation is completing 100 years .The year 2011-12 will be declared as the Civil Aviation Centenary Year, starting from tomorrow i.e. 18th February, 2011 and ending on the same date in 2012. On this date in 1911, the first commercial plane flew in India between Allahabad and Naini. Since then, aviation in India has grown from strength to strength. Today India is the 9th largest civil aviation market in the world and this forward march is likely to culminate in India becoming one of the three largest markets in the world by 2020.

To commemorate the occasion, the centenary celebrations will be inaugurated by the Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Vayalar Ravi tomorrow. On the occasion several eminent people who have contributed significantly to the growth of Civil Aviation in India will be felicitated. They include Rajiv Gandhi, JRD Tata, Sarla Thukral, Arjan Singh, Air Marshal Aspy Merwan Engineer, Biju Patnaik, Neeraj Bhanot, Capt. Rakesh Sharma, Saudamini Deshmukh and Vijaypat Singhania.

To mark the beginning of the centenary year, all buildings, installations associated with civil aviation are going to be lit up tomorrow. All airlines, airports will display the centenary logo in all possible manner, like on tickets, boarding cards, luggage tags, arrival ,departure area etc.

A special programme to felicitate pioneer women aviators will be organized on the international womens' day on 8th march. Throughout the year several other events have been planned which include release of a commemorative stamp, commemorative coins and establishment of an Air and Space Theme Park or Museum.

14 March - Albert Einstein born in 1879

 

Albert Einstein, born on 14 March 1879, was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He is best known to the general public for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc^2, which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation". He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect", a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory.

14 March - Pi Day

 

Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. The reason behind celebrating it on 14th March is the value digits i.e. 3,1 and 4,so it becomes 14th March

Pi Day (π), on March 14th, was celebrated for the first time ever in the year 1988 in the city of San Francisco. Today, it is officially recognized as a holiday around the world, with a lot of importance being given to it by the U.S. People of many countries around the globe enjoy Pi Day with lots fun, excitement and pomp.

What makes March 14th the Pi day is the fact that the numbers in the date are the same as the first three digits of the mathematical constant of pi. Moreover, since the numbers 3, 1 and 4 are quite significant, it was in 2009 that the United States House of Representatives gave their support to the designation of March 14th as Pi Day

What is Pi (π)?

Let us divide the circumference of a circle by its diameter. The answer will always be 3.14, a number that represents the Greek letter π. The result of the calculation literally has no other pattern, and can go on like this forever.

14 March - Jai Narayan Vyas death anniversary

 

Jai Narayan Vyas ( 18 February 1899 – 14 March 1963) was an Indian politician and the third chief minister of the State of Rajasthan. He hailed from Jodhpur city and was a leader of Indian National Congress party.
He was born on 18 February 1899 in a Brahmin family to Pandit Sewaramji Vyas and Shrimati Gopi Devi in Jodhpur.
He was also the member of Rajya Sabha from 20 April 1957 to 2 April 1960 and from 3 April 1960 till his death on 14 March 1963 in New Delhi.His remains were cremated in Chandpole, Jodhpur.

14 March - International Day of Action for Rivers

 

The International Day of Action for Rivers is a day dedicated to solidarity – when diverse communities around the world come together with one voice to say that rivers matter. That communities having access to clean and flowing water matters. That everyone should have a say in decisions that affect their water and their lives. That it’s our time to stand up for these rights, now more than ever.

We’re celebrating the 26th Anniversary of this Day for Rivers by also highlighting the importance of being a protector and voice for rivers.

Civilizations grew up around rivers, and they are central to our lives and the survival of life on earth. Although freshwater ecosystems are so important, they are the most threatened in the world; freshwater species have seen an 83% decline since 1970-twice the rate experienced within terrestrial or marine. They need our help – they need our voices. Speak out, defend, protect, restore, and be a river guardian.