What happened on March 25 ?

In Christianity, March 25 is typically celebrated as the day of the Annunciation so long as it does not coincide with a Sunday or during Holy Week. (see below)

Traditional date of the death (circa 33), of Jesus, central figure in Christianity (b. circa 1 BC in traditional dating)

Traditional date of the start of the new year in England and Wales, until the Calendar Act of 1752 (called Lady Day - see below).

As the day falls close to the vernal equinox, similar to the way Christmas falls near the winter solstice, both days are regarded as one of the Quarter Days to Christians in the British Isles. (see below)

Maryland Day.

Greek Independence Day.

Freedom Day in Belarus

International Waffle Day in Sweden.

The date of the passing of Sauron in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Many fans celebrate this day by throwing parties.

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day) - this date is nine months before Christmas Day, and is based on the traditional date in Catholicism of a 1 BC - Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and conception of Jesus.

One of the four Irish Quarter days in the Irish calendar.

Saint Dysmas, the 'Good Murderer'

Saint Harold

Saint Humbert

Saint Izaak

Saint Pelagius