March Facts
March has this many days
31
This famous magician, born March 24, 1874, was well known for his escape artist tricks.
Harry Houdini
The name March comes from the Roman god of war, what was his name?
Mars
St Patrick's Day
What month is the equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere?
September
What are the two zodiac signs in March?
Pisces and Aries
This resident loves to sing and play the guitar and is great at it!
Ananda!
In March 1959, this iconic doll toy was unveiled at the New York toy fair?
Barbie
Held on March 5th this year, this day marks the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday
In which famous novel will you find the March sisters?
Little Women
What is March's birthstone?
Aquamarine
This children's book author, born on March 2, 1904, is responsible for Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Dr. Seuss
the WWW was born on March 12, 1989, when Tim Berners-Lee submitted his proposal for an information management system. (for example, www.google.com)
World Wide Web
What is Purim (march 13-march 14)
Is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official named Haman of the Achaemenid empire as it is recounted in the book of Esther.
What time-related event occurs on March 9?
Daylight Savings Time
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.
This handsome security guards birthday is in march
Ben
On March 4, 1933, this President coined the famous line "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" in his inaugural address, which sought to inspire Americans during the Great Depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt
On March 14th, we celebrate this day of math and pie.
Pi Day
What sport does "March Madness" refer to?
College basketball
This popular soda was invented in March 1886. Now, it has many varieties including diet, zero sugar, and cherry.
This resident comes to spiritual elder care every Sunday
Maria
This flower unique to Japan typically begins blooming in March, signaling the start of Spring.
Cherry blossom
This year on March 14th, this Hindu "festival of colours" is held. It's a colourful festival, with dancing, singing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.
Holi
This astronomical event occurs in March and is when the daytime and nighttime have similar (but not quite equal) lengths.
Spring Equinox