Historical Events
Event of Interest
Mar 11 Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation
Anne Stuart
- Mar 23 Pretender to the English throne James III attempts to land at Firth of Forth, Scotland, but is turned away by the British Royal Navy
- Mar 27 Pretender to the English throne James III flees to Dunkirk
Famous Birthdays
- Mar 21 Caspar Ruetz, German composer, born in Wismar (d. 1755)