March Facts
Alexander Graham Bell patented this invention on March 7th, 1876. His invention went on to change the world and the way we communicated forever. What did he invent?
The telephone
Born on March 2nd, this American songwriter and record producer was the founder of his rock band, created in 1983. This New Jersey native has released 15 studio albums with his band and two solo albums. In 2012, he was listed on the Power top 100 was one of the most powerful and influential people in the music business.
Jon Bon Jovi
If an individual is entering Grade 9, he is considered a newcomer or this.
Freshman
In 1998, Adam Sandler stars as the individual who has his heart broken as he is abandoned at the alter by his fiancé. He meets a young woman, who enlists his help to plan her special day. He eventually falls in love with her and must win her over before she gets married.
The Wedding Singer 1998
The largest city of England is actually ancient and tiny but holds the oldest underground railway network in the world. It is also home to Oxford Street, which is the longest shopping street in the United Kingdom.
London
Starting this month, we are blessed with an extra hour of daylight after months of long, long nights and short short days. What is this called?
Daylight savings time
Born On March 25th, he became one of the most famous and prolific musicians in the last century. He was a natural British prodigy in music and was known for his love of pianos and his outlandish eyeglasses.
Elton John
This is an individual who delivers commentary accompanying a movie or a book. It can be a specific person or an unspecified voice, developed by the creator of the story to talk to the audience.
Narrator
This 1990 film features a man in a hurtful business needing an escort for some social events and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets, only to fall in love. This modern day Cinderella type story forms an unlikely pair of two individuals overcoming significant hurdles bringing their two different wolds together.
Pretty Woman
This city located on the coast of northeastern Spain, is filled with mind-blowing architecture and a wide range of gourmet food. Recently voted as the Best Beach city, this city originally had no beaches. Now they are all man-made with the sand imported from Egypt.
Barcelona
International Women's day
Born on March 10th, this individual had a shy childhood before getting himself into martial arts in the 1950s. He eventually opened his own studio and trained celebrities in martial arts. He eventually switched to Hollywood, involving himself movies in the 80s and then having his own TV show in the 90s.
Chuck Norris
Stampede
This 1993 film is recognized as a top 10 Romantic comedy film of all time as it really is a love story between two strangers who were brought together through an unexpected radio show. If it wasn't for the son making the call, none of this would have occurred. Even through the love story, the two actors only had two minutes of screentime together throuhgout the entire movie.
Sleepless in Seattle 1993
This ancient city is full of history and one of the oldest cities in the world. One special Feature around this city is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world presenting the Zeus Statue. They are considered the capital of culture within Europe.
Athens
In March 1933, the invention of this board game was invented, and automatically became a family favorite.
Queen Latifah
This is a point or place where two or more roads or railroads meet. It's a region of transition or the action of being joined.
Junction
This 1989 film features two individuals who both graduate and find themselves heading to NY. They both search for love but end up bumping into each other time and time again. The real question becomes can a man and a woman be friends with feelings getting in the way, despite a close friendship between them.
When Harry Met sally 1989
This world-famous city is home to various civilizations especially in the religious world. It is the one and only city established on two continents and currently has a population with a little over 15 million. Contrary to belief, it may be the biggest city in the country, but it is not considered the capital (Ankara).
Istanbul
Juliette Gordon Low decided to call her cousin with an idea of the future officially finding this movement on March 12th, 1912. This youth organization for young females was originally made of 18 girls who share a sense of curiosity and belief. What organization was created?
The Girl Scout Movement
Born on March 27th, this American film director, writer and producer is known for some of the biggest films to hit Hollywood. His films are characterized by references to popular culture, dark humor, stylized violence and extended dialogue. We can thank Pulp Fiction for the genius of this man.
Quentin Tarantino
This is a type of card game, typically played at a casino where when you get the higher score with the cards that you have, you immediately have the winning hand. It is strictly a game of chance.
Baccarat
This 2009 film features an individual who has been slaved as an assistant to his boss at a New York Publisher. The boss faces deportation and the only way she can save her life is through marriage, with her assistant. The end up taking a family trip as family dynamics take over, where real feelings develop and avoiding numerous mishaps.
The Proposal 2009
One of the world's most popular tourist destinations, it's known for its coffee shops, canals, tulips and renowned bike culture. With half of the country sitting 3 feet above sea level, the city itself was built on clay. 11 million wooden poles support the buildings from sinking, which makes the foundation of the city a major win for engineering.
Amsterdam