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Browse Historical Events by Month: What Happened in March?

Explore key moments from March in U.S. and world history — organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

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957 BCE, March 5

Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem is completed.

922 BCE, March 8

Solomon's son Rehoboam ascends to the throne of the Kingdom of Judah after Solomon's death, leading to the division of the United Monarchy.

900 BCE, March 12

The approximate time when King Solomon is believed to have begun construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

776 BCE, March 25

The first recorded Olympic Games in ancient Greece take place in Olympia.

722 BCE, March 10

Israel's northern kingdom, Samaria, falls to the Assyrians, leading to the exile of the Israelites.

597 BCE, March 16

Babylonians capture Jerusalem and replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king.

586 BCE, March 16

The Babylonian siege of Jerusalem begins, leading to the eventual destruction of the First Temple.

486-483 BCE

Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, dies at the age of 80 in Kushinagar, India. More

221 BCE, March 29

The founding of the Qin Dynasty in China marks the beginning of Imperial China.

202 BCE, March 19

The Battle of Zama takes place, where Roman general Scipio Africanus defeats Carthaginian leader Hannibal, ending the Second Punic War.

49 BCE, March 9

Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River with his army, initiating a civil war in Rome.

44 BCE, March 15

Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group of Roman senators, including Brutus and Cassius, in the Roman Senate.

1 CE, March 15

Germanic tribes led by Arminius defeat the Roman legions at the Battle of Idistaviso.

14 CE, March 18

Roman Emperor Tiberius dies, and Caligula becomes Emperor.

37 CE, March 18

Caligula, Roman Emperor, is assassinated, and Claudius becomes the new Emperor.

45 CE, March 20

Roman Emperor Claudius is poisoned, and Nero ascends to the throne.

51 CE, March 18

Nero, Roman Emperor, is given the title of Pontifex Maximus, the high priest of the College of Pontiffs.

64 CE, March 19

The Great Fire of Rome begins, lasting for six days and destroying a significant portion of the city.

69 CE, March 15

Roman Emperor Galba is assassinated by the Praetorian Guard, leading to the Year of the Four Emperors.

81 CE, March 13

Roman Emperor Titus, famous for completing the Colosseum, dies.

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