Ah, March 14th. The day the world was graced with my presence. As I approach my 49th birthday, I can’t help but reflect on the significance of this day throughout history. So, let’s take a cynical trip down memory lane, shall we?
In 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated. Talk about a bad day. And in 1590, the first recorded performance of Shakespeare’s “Henry VI, Part 1” took place. It’s almost as if the world knew it needed some entertainment to balance out the tragedy of Caesar’s death.
Fast forward to 1879, and Albert Einstein was born on this day. You may have heard of him. He’s kind of a big deal. But let’s be real, he has nothing on the most important person born on March 14th – me.
Moving on to 1900, the Gold Standard Act was passed in the United States. I’m not entirely sure what that means, but I’m pretty sure it has something to do with money. And let’s face it, money is overrated.
In 1950, the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list was created. Apparently, being on that list is not as cool as it sounds.
And in 1974, the most significant event in history occurred – my birth. The world would never be the same again.
But let’s not forget about the other famous people born on March 14th. There’s Pi Day creator Larry Shaw, legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, and even pop superstar Taylor Hanson (no one knows who he is, but I do!). It’s almost as if March 14th is a breeding ground for greatness.
As I approach my 49th birthday, I can’t help but feel grateful for the history that surrounds this day. From tragedy to triumph, March 14th has seen it all. And as for me, I’ll be celebrating by eating cake and reminding everyone that they’re lucky to know me. Happy birthday to me!