March 14 in world history: From Pi Day celebrations to the birth of Albert Einstein
Published on: March 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
March 14th marks Albert Einstein's birthday and Pi Day, celebrating the mathematical constant. This date also commemorates Eli Whitney's cotton gin patent in 1794, the first successful penicillin treatment in 1942, and the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list launch in 1950. Historical events like Jack Ruby's conviction and the Birmingham Six's release also fall on this significant day.
