March Facts
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March has this many days
31
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This famous magician, born March 24, 1874, was well known for his escape artist tricks.
Harry Houdini
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The name March comes from the Roman god of war, what was his name?
Mars
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We wear green on March 17th in celebration of this Irish holiday
St Patrick's Day
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What month is the equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere?
September
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What are the two zodiac signs in March?
Aquarius and Pisces
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This person, born March 3, 1847, is famous for inventing the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell
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In March 1959 what iconic doll was unveiled at the New York toy fair?
Barbie
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Held on March 5th this year, this day marks the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday
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In which famous novel will you find the March sisters?
Little Women
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What is March's birthstone?
Aquamarine
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This children's book author, born on March 2, 1904, is responsible for Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Dr. Seuss
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The Ides of March became an "infamous day" when this person was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC.
Julius Caesar
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"Mardi Gras", which was held in March this year, translates to this in English.
Fat Tuesday
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What time-related event occurs on March 9?
Daylight Savings Time
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What are the two birth flowers of March?
Daffodils and Jonquils
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This German-born physicist and founder of the theory of relativity was born on March 14, 1879.
Albert Einstein
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On March 4, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his inaugural address, sought to inspire Americans during the Great Depression, including the famous line
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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On March 14th, we celebrate this day of math and pie.
Pi Day
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This "Notorious" Supreme Court Justice was born on the Ides of March in 1933.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsberg?
2000
We celebrate this on March 8th! It is worldwide celebration of women's rights and celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
International Women's Day
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This "Rocket Man" and the "Queen of Soul" share the same birthday: March 25
Elton John and Aretha Franklin
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On March 11th, 1918, this deadly virus first reached the US and would eventually result in 500,000 deaths.
Spanish Flu
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What sport does "March Madness" refer to?
College Basketball
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This astronomical event occurs in March and is when the daytime and nighttime have similar (but not quite equal) lengths.
Spring Equinox