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Browse what happened on this day across Iran's modern history — explore by calendar day, people, and historical periods.

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845

The Sasanian era24 March 0845 — 22 March 1273

Period events1

1964The passing of Salman al-Farsi, the companion of the Prophet of Islam

882

The Samanid era24 March 0882 — 22 March 1011

Period events1

1973The birthday of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni, the great Iranian scholar.

1501

The Safavid era.21 March 1501 — 19 March 1736

Period events3

1514Key momentWhen Chaldiran split Iran in two.2026Commemoration Day of Sanai Mashhadi 2514The Battle of Chaldiran and the temporary occupation of Tabriz.

1598

Ghaznavid21 March 1598 — 20 March 1808

Period events2

2010Key momentThe Extinction of the Saffarid Dynasty 2004The birthday of Naser Khosrow, the Iranian philosopher and world traveler.

1796

Qajar era20 March 1796 — 21 March 1926

Period events9

1857Key momentThe signing of the Treaty of Paris and the issue of Herat.1915The death of Rais Ali Delvari and the Day of Struggle against British Colonialism.1920The passing of Mirza Mohammad Taqi Shirazi, the leader of the Iraqi independence movement.

1906

Constitutional RevolutionQajar era22 March 1906 — 21 March 1926

Period events6

1906Key momentThe decree for the formation of the National Consultative Assembly; the birth of the institution of law in Iran.1907Key momentThe appointment of Moshir al-Saltaneh as Prime Minister 1909Key momentThe escape of Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar from Iran to Russia.

1925

Pahlavi era21 March 1925 — 11 February 1979

Period events129

1928Key momentThe beginning of the official activities of Bank Melli Iran.1935Key momentThe renaming of numerous cities and regions in Iran 1939Key momentThe beginning of World War II

1941

Consolidation and oil nationalizationPahlavi era21 March 1941 — 20 March 1954

Period events11

1953Key momentThe coup d'état of August 19; the fall of Mossadegh's government and the return of the Shah.1953Key momentThe Shah's promise of democracy from Rome and the arrest of Mossadegh's supporters.1953Key momentU.S. Ambassador and Zahedi Discussed Financial Aid

1979

Islamic Republic of Iran11 February 1979 — 20 March 2027

Period events1

2015Abolghasem Khazali, former member of the Guardian Council, passed away.

1979

Revolution consolidation and warIslamic Republic of Iran11 February 1979 — 5 June 1989

Period events37

1979Key momentThe Revolution and the Question of Law; Holding the Elections for the Assembly of Experts for the Constitution 1979Key momentThe Assembly of Experts for the Constitution approved the principle of Velayat-e Faqih.1981Key momentExplosion at the Prime Minister's Office and the Assassination of Rajai and Bahonar

1989

Post-war period and current leadershipIslamic Republic of Iran5 June 1989 — 20 March 2027

Period events130

1979Key momentThe approval of the Press Law by the Revolutionary Council; a tool for controlling the media.1990Key momentSaddam Hussein's Acceptance of the Algiers Accord; A Shift in Regional Equations 1991Key momentTajikistan's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.

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17 September 1941Featured

British and Soviet forces occupied Tehran.

Pahlavi era

Three weeks after the start of the Allied invasion of Iran, British and Soviet forces entered Tehran. Iran had declared neutrality in World War II, but Britain and the Soviet Union…

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1514When Chaldiran split Iran in two.The Safavid era.1857The signing of the Treaty of Paris and the issue of Herat.Qajar era 1906The decree for the formation of the National Consultative Assembly; the birth of the institution of law in Iran.Constitutional Revolution 1907The appointment of Moshir al-Saltaneh as Prime MinisterConstitutional Revolution 1909The escape of Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar from Iran to Russia.Constitutional Revolution 1928The beginning of the official activities of Bank Melli Iran.Pahlavi era 1935The renaming of numerous cities and regions in IranPahlavi era 1939The beginning of World War IIPahlavi era 1941The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in World War II.Pahlavi era 1941A diplomatic request for assistance from the United States during the days of occupation.Pahlavi era 1941The formation of Mohammad Ali Foroughi's government during the days of the occupation of Iran.Pahlavi era 1941Junction of Soviet and British Occupation Forces in QazvinPahlavi era 1941Iran under the shadow of Allied occupation.Pahlavi era 1941Iran under the shadow of Allied occupation.Pahlavi era 1941Reza Shah abdicated.Pahlavi era