International Day of Happiness is celebrated across the world with an aim to see happiness globally, encourage others to spread happiness.
World Sparrow Day is also observed on 20 March to raise awareness about the house sparrow and then other common birds in urban environments
1615: Dara Shikoh, eldest son and successor of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, was born.
1938 - Govindarajan Padmanabhan, Indian biochemist and biotechnologist, was born.
1938 - Sheikh Shamim Ahmed, an Indian politician, and the social worker was born.
1966 - Indian Sunset Alka Yagnik was born and holds the record for being the only woman nominated in the category of Tarang.
1986 - Richa Gangopadhyay (born), a former Indian film actress and model, appears predominantly in films.
2008 - Shobhan Babu (died), the Indian film actor, known for his work especially appearing in films.