On March 23, 1989, a 300-metre asteroid called 4581 Asclepius flew past Earth by about 500,000 miles (804,000 kms). That was a 'near mi...

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on 22 March. The day focuses attention on the importance of universal access to clean water, ...

World Poetry Day is on 21 March, and was declared by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999....

Extraterrestrial Abduction Day (also called Alien Abduction Day) is a new festivity observed on March 20. Its origins are unclear, though it...