19 March - Saint Joseph's Day

 

Saint Joseph's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Joseph or the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, is in Western Christianity the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and legal father of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 19 March. It has the rank of a solemnity in the Catholic Church. It is a feast or commemoration in the provinces of the Anglican Communion,and a feast or festival in the Lutheran Church. Saint Joseph's Day is the Patronal Feast day for Poland as well as for Canada, persons named Joseph, Josephine, etc., for religious institutes, schools and parishes bearing his name, and for carpenters. It is also Father's Day in some Catholic countries, mainly Spain, Portugal, and Italy. It is not a holy day of obligation for Catholics in the United States.

19 March - D. K. Pattammal was born in 1919

 

D. K. Pattammal, born on 19 March 1919, and passing away on 16 July 2009, was an eminent Carnatic musician and one of the pioneering female vocalists in the field. Known for her exceptional renditions of complex compositions, she broke barriers in a traditionally male-dominated domain, becoming a role model for future generations of female artists. Pattammal's dedication to her art, coupled with her scholarly approach to music, earned her numerous accolades and a revered place in the annals of Indian classical music. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians worldwide..

19 March - Sant Tukaram passed away 1650

 

Sant Tukaram, passed away on 19 March 1650, was a 17th-century Marathi Saint. He was a Sant of Varkari sampradaya (Marathi-Vaishnav tradition) - that venerates the God Vitthal - in Maharashtra, India. He was part of the egalitarian, personalized Varkari devotionalism tradition. Sant Tukaram is best known for his devotional poetry called Abhanga and community-oriented worship with spiritual songs known as kirtan.

19 March - International Tourist Year

 

The First International Congress of National Tourism Bodies, meeting in ‎London, decides to create a new international non-governmental organization to ‎replace the International Union of Official Tourist Propaganda Organizations ‎‎(IUOTPO), established in 1934
       The First Constitutive Assembly of the International Union of Official Travel ‎Organisations (IUOTO) is held in The Hague. The temporary IUOTO ‎headquarters are established in London.
       The United Nations, following an IUOTO initiative, declares 1967 International ‎Tourist Year (ITY), with the slogan Tourism, Passport to Peace.‎

18 March - Flag Day Aruba

 

Flag Day in Aruba is celebrated on March 18th each year. This day commemorates the adoption of the national flag of Aruba, which occurred on March 18, 1976.

The flag of Aruba consists of a field of light blue, representing the sky and the sea surrounding the island. In the upper left corner, there are two narrow horizontal yellow stripes, which represent the sun, abundance, and the island's golden beaches. In the center of the flag, there is a red four-pointed star, which symbolizes the island itself and the four main languages spoken by its people: Papiamento, Dutch, English, and Spanish.

Flag Day in Aruba is celebrated with various events and activities, including flag-raising ceremonies, parades, cultural performances, and displays of patriotism. It is a time for Arubans to come together to honor their national identity and heritage, as well as to celebrate the achievements and progress of their country.

18 March - Teacher's Day (Syria)

 

In Syria, Teacher's Day is celebrated on March 18th each year. This day is dedicated to honoring and appreciating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of teachers to the education system and society as a whole.

Teacher's Day in Syria provides an opportunity for students, parents, and communities to express gratitude and respect for the valuable role teachers play in shaping the lives of students and fostering a culture of learning and growth. It's a day when teachers may receive recognition, gifts, and tokens of appreciation from their students and colleagues.

Across the country, schools may organize special events, ceremonies, or activities to celebrate Teacher's Day and acknowledge the efforts of educators. It's a time to highlight the importance of education and the significant impact teachers have on the lives of their students and the future of the nation.

 

18 March - The Azad Hind Fauj of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose entered India through Burma.

 

The Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, entered India through Burma during World War II on 18 March 1944. Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist leader, sought assistance from Japan to establish a military force to fight against British colonial rule in India.

With Japanese support, the INA was formed in 1942, primarily composed of Indian prisoners of war and expatriates living in Southeast Asia. The INA collaborated with the Japanese forces and played a significant role in the Burma Campaign, aiming to secure a route for their eventual entry into India to challenge British rule.

In early 1944, the INA launched an offensive into India from Burma (now Myanmar), advancing towards Imphal and Kohima. However, they faced strong resistance from British and Allied forces, and the campaign ultimately ended in failure. Despite this setback, the Azad Hind Fauj's efforts and Subhas Chandra Bose's leadership had a profound impact on India's struggle for independence and the morale of Indian nationalists.

 

18 March - Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon

 

 

Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon (18 March 1914 – 6 February 2006) was an officer in the Indian National Army (INA) who was charged with "waging war against His Majesty the King Emperor". Along with Major General Shah Nawaz Khan and Colonel Prem Kumar Sahgal, he was tried at the end of World War II in the INA trials that began on 5 November 1945 at Red Fort. Dhillon also played an important role in the Indian independence struggle.

He passed out from Indian Military Academy, Dehradun in March 1940, with seniority(date of commission) from 26th July 1939 with Indian Commission number IC-336.

He was honored with the Padma Bhushan the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India

18 March - National Supreme Sacrifice Day

 

National Supreme Sacrifice Day, observed every year on March 18, is a day of commemoration. On this day, we honor those who sacrificed their lives for a good cause, no matter how small the cause might have been.

While not all of them have monuments built in their names, this day serves as a continuous reminder or metaphorical monument erected in their name. Any group or person can be celebrated on this day whether they are living or dead.

Their positive contributions to society or good deeds do not need to be recognized by a formal organization to be celebrated on this holiday.

18 March - Kunji Lal Dubey born in 1896

 Kunji Lal Dubey (18 March 1896 – 2 June 1970) was an Indian independence activist, lawyer, educationist and politician from Madhya Pradesh.He was the first vice chancellor of Rani Durgavati University and the chancellor of Nagpur University. He served as the first speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1956, as the Finance Minister of the State in 1967 and was the president of the Inter University Board of India, Burma and Ceylon.The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, in 1964, for his contributions to the society.India Post issued a commemorative stamp on Dubey in 1996