2026 March

• Republican-sponsored Alabama Senate Bill 376 was introduced on March 31, 2026, reaching 25% progression in the regular session. • The partisan bill awaits further action after pending third reading, details focus on state policy adjustments. • Tracks with ongoing 2026 legislative efforts across Southern states.

• Ewan McGregor, Christopher Walken, and Al Gore celebrate birthdays on March 31, 2026. • The annual roundup highlights star power with these icons marking another year.

• Latino-focused neobank DNERO is gearing up for its U.S. market launch, highlighted among March 2026's top five fintech product debuts. • The platform aims to serve underserved Latino communities with tailored digital banking services amid rising demand for inclusive finance. • DNERO's entry reflects surging investment in niche fintech startups targeting demographic-specific needs in the competitive U.S. landscape.

• SpaceX launched 83 Starlink satellites across March 2026, including 29 from Cape Canaveral on March 4, 25 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 8, and 29 from SLC-40 on March 19. • These deployments increased the Starlink constellation to over 6,700 operational satellites, targeting internet access for remote regions, aviation, and maritime sectors. • The expansion bridges the digital divide in underserved areas and enhances U.S. Space Force defense infrastructure amid evolving aerospace demands.

• Celebrated comedian Eric Idle of Monty Python fame turns a year older today, March 29, 2026, joining other stars in Hollywood's birthday spotlight. • Actor Brendan Gleeson, known for roles in In Bruges and The Banshees of Inisherin, is also marking his birthday alongside comedy icon Amy Sedaris. • Bored Panda highlights 10 familiar faces born on this date, emphasizing their enduring contributions to film, TV, and stage entertainment.

• NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament advances to Elite Eight on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, following Sweet 16 completion on March 27. • Regional games continue at Toyota Center in Houston, SAP Center in San Jose, and United Center in Chicago, hosted by local universities. • Final Four looms on April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with championship on April 6, building excitement for US college hoops climax.

• Asteroid 2026 FA3, approximately 53 feet wide or house-sized, will safely pass Earth on March 27, 2026, at 1.78 million miles away—seven times lunar distance. • NASA’s planetary defense systems monitor the near-Earth object (NEO) using telescopes and radar for precise orbit, trajectory, and speed calculations. • Followed by two more safe flybys the next day; increased detections due to advanced global tracking highlight vigilant space situational awareness.