March 1 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on March 1?

From 221 BC to 221 BC, March 1 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on March 1

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Politics & Government

Great Wall of China Construction Begins

Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the construction of a massive defensive wall across northern China. Over centuries, successive dynasties extended and reinforced it to the 21,196 km structure known today.