March Facts
How many days are in the month of March?
31
What is the official birth flower of March?
Daffodils
Which country celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday?
Ireland
We wear green on March 17th in celebration of this Irish holiday, which holiday am I?
St. Patrick's Day
Which famous French landmark in Paris opened to the public on March 31, 1889?
The Eiffel Tower.
What is March's birthstone?
Aquamarine
What are the two zodiac signs for March birthdays?
Pisces and Aries
What famous doll was introduced to the world in March of 1959?
Barbie
What is the last Sunday of Lent called before Easter?
Palm Sunday
What seasonal phrase is often used to describe March weather?
In like a lion, out like a lamb
What date in March is the first day of Spring?
March 20
Which famous song, that is used in celebrations with cake and presents, was published in a songbook in March of 1924?
The Happy Birthday song
According to weather folklore, if it's a rainy March, what other month will be rainy?
June
This holiday began as a socialist labor movement in the early 20th century, stemming from women's activism for better pay, hours, and voting rights, celebrated on March 8. What holiday am I?
International Women's Day
Which planet in the solar system is the month of March named after?
Mars
True or False:
March used to be the first month of the year on early Roman calendars
True
Which extraordinary scientist, responsible for the theory of relativity, was born in March?
Albert Einstein
What province joined Canada on March 31, 1949?
Newfoundland and Labrador
What mathematical holiday do we celebrate in the middle of March?
Pi Day
In which country do cherry blossoms traditionally signal the arrival of spring, often peaking in late March?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) Canada
2) Japan
In the spring, do we gain or lose an hour for daylight saving time?
Lose an hour
Which artist, known for Starry Night, was born in March 1853?
Vincent Van Gogh
What is the name of the world's first widely used antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming in March 1928?
Penicillin
Which date is World Wildlife Day?
A) March 3
B) March 17
C) March 1
A) March 3
In 1969, which famous Beatles member married Yoko Ono on March 20th?
John Lennon