On the 3rd of March each year, the world observes two significant international days. World Wildlife Day, established to honor the varied and magnificent species of wildlife and to draw attention to the importance of conserving them for human benefit, shares this date with World Hearing Day. The latter focuses on the prevention of hearing loss and deafness while promoting care for ear and hearing health globally. This date is rich in history, marking numerous pivotal events, births, and deaths that have shaped the world in various ways.

Here is the list of major events on March 3 over the years
| Year | Events on March 3 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | March 3, 1575 | The Battle of Tukaroi took place, where Mughal emperor Akbar defeated Sultan Daud Khan Karrani of Bengal. |
2 | March 3, 1618 | Death of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor, after ruling for 49 years. |
3 | March 3, 1839 | Birth of Jamshedji Tata, the industrial pioneer and founder of Tata Group. |
4 | March 3, 1923 | Time magazine debuted, becoming one of the world's most influential publications. |
5 | March 3, 1939 | Mohandas Gandhi initiated a hunger strike in Bombay to protest against British autocratic rule in India. |
6 | March 3, 1939 | Birth of Indian cricketer M. L. Jaisimha, known for his contributions to Indian cricket. |
7 | March 3, 1940 | Birth of South Indian spiritual leader Bangaru Adigalar. |
8 | March 3, 1967 | Birth of singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan, a significant figure in Indian music. |
9 | March 3, 1982 | Death of Firaq Gorakhpuri, renowned Indian poet and literary critic. |
10 | March 3, 1985 | Birth of Babbal Rai, Indian Punjabi singer, songwriter, and actor. |
11 | March 3, 1987 | Birth of Bollywood actress and singer Shraddha Kapoor. |
12 | March 3, 1990 | Birth of singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad, known for his indie music contributions. |
13 | March 3, 2002 | Death of the 12th Speaker of the Lok Sabha, an Indian lawyer and politician. |
14 | March 3 (Annual) | Observance of World Wildlife Day to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. |
15 | March 3 (Annual) | Observance of World Hearing Day to promote ear and hearing health. |
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Story first published: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 16:30 [IST]


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