This is our day guide for Thursday March 5th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on March 5th 2015
Regional
India (regional): Doljatra
Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and RadhaRegional
India (regional): Holi Dahan
The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon HolikaNot a Public Holiday
Israel: Purim
Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.
Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya
Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenmenNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for March 5th 2015 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 64 of 2015 | |
| 301 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 10 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - The reality TV show known for the most swearwords per minute, The Osbournes, is first aired. | |
| 1998 - NASA says the Clementine probe orbiting the Moon has found enough water to support a human colony. | |
| 1953 - Composer Sergey Prokofiev dies, an event mentioned in Billy Joel's song 'We Didn't Start the Fire'. | |
| 1936 - The Supermarine Spitfire has its maiden flight. |
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