Celebrated on March 21, World Poetry Day honors one of the world’s oldest and most enduring art forms.

UNESCO established the observance in 1999 to support poetry, promote linguistic diversity and encourage reading, writing and teaching it worldwide. Poetry has existed for thousands of years, from ancient oral traditions and epics to modern spoken word. Many of the world’s earliest surviving literary works are poems. Today, poetry spans many forms, from sonnets and haiku to slam and spoken word.

World Poetry Day is often marked by readings, performances and sharing favorite works, highlighting how poetry preserves culture and expresses emotion.

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The first tweet was sent on March 21, 2006, when Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey posted the now-famous message, “just setting up my twttr.”

The platform was originally called “twttr,” inspired by the short, stripped-down style of text messaging. Early posts were limited to 140 characters because Twitter was built to work with SMS mobile phones. What started as a simple status-sharing experiment quickly became one of the world’s most influential social media platforms.

Twitter changed how news spread, how celebrities communicated and how public conversations unfolded in real time. That first post helped reshape media, politics and internet culture worldwide.

Gary Oldman, born March 21, 1958, in London, England, is an actor known for extraordinary range and a rare ability to disappear into roles.

After training at Rose Bruford College, he rose through British stage and film before breaking through internationally. Oldman became known for performances in “Sid and Nancy,” “JFK,” “Dracula,” the “Harry Potter” films and “The Dark Knight” trilogy. He later won the Academy Award for playing Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour.”

From punk rocker to wizard godfather to prime minister, Oldman built a career defined by transformation, intensity and the kind of versatility few actors ever match.

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Today is National French Bread Day, celebrating the crusty loaf that became one of the world’s most recognizable breads.

French bread usually refers to long loaves with crisp crusts and airy centers, especially the baguette. Traditional versions use just four ingredients: flour, water, yeast and salt. The modern baguette became common in France during the late 1800s as baking techniques improved. Today France produces an estimated six billion baguettes every year, and many people still stop at local bakeries daily. In 2022, UNESCO added the baguette’s baking tradition to its cultural heritage list, honoring its place in French everyday life.

Try Le Chef’s Wife’s beginner-friendly baguette: Proof 2 teaspoons yeast with 1 tablespoon honey and 1¼ cups warm water, mix in 2½ cups flour and salt, let rise, shape into baguettes and bake hot with steam for a crisp crust.