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Days Until March 22nd

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March 22nd, 2026

Last reviewed on May 7, 2026.

About March 22nd

March 22nd is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. March 22nd is World Water Day, a United Nations observance established in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next March 22nd, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.

📚 Interesting Facts

March 22nd is World Water Day, a United Nations observance established in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water

Famous people born on March 22nd include actors Reese Witherspoon and William Shatner, and renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber

This is day 81 of the year (82nd in leap years), with 284 days remaining until the end of the year

People born on March 22nd are Aries ♈, as the Pisces season ends around March 20th and Aries begins

In 2018, Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros, died on this day in Kenya, making the subspecies functionally extinct

🎊 Traditions & Celebrations

World Water Day is celebrated globally with events raising awareness about water conservation and sustainable water management

National Goof Off Day encourages people to embrace whimsy, spontaneity, and take a break from their routine

Talk Like William Shatner Day invites fans to imitate the iconic actor's distinctive, dramatic speaking style

International Day of the Seal promotes seal conservation and awareness about marine mammal protection

Bavarian Crepes Day celebrates palatschinke, thin Bavarian pancakes enjoyed with sweet or savory fillings

📜 Historical Events on This Day

1312

Pope Clement V dissolves the Order of the Knights Templar, ending one of the most powerful Christian military orders

1508

Ferdinand II of Aragon commissions Amerigo Vespucci as chief navigator of the Spanish Empire

1621

The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony sign a peace treaty with Massasoit, sachem of the Wampanoags, with Squanto serving as interpreter

1893

The first women's college basketball game is played at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts

1963

The Beatles release their debut album 'Please Please Me' in the United Kingdom, launching their legendary music career

1972

The U.S. Senate passes the Equal Rights Amendment and the Supreme Court decides Eisenstadt v. Baird, establishing contraceptive rights for unmarried persons

1993

World Water Day is observed for the first time following a UN General Assembly resolution

1997

Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest women's World Figure Skating Champion at age 14, and Comet Hale-Bopp makes its closest approach to Earth

2018

Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros, dies in Kenya at age 45, making the subspecies functionally extinct

2021

Ten people are killed in a mass shooting at a King Soopers location in Boulder, Colorado

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