Holidays
Celebrated on 3/14, this "irrational' observance honors a famous mathematical constant-often with dessert.
What is Pi Day?
March 1, 1872-President Ulysses S. Grant signed a law creating the first U.S. national park, this geothermal wonderland in the Rockies.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
Complete this early-spring proverb predicting calmer conditions by month's end: "In like a lion, out like a___."
What is a lamb?
Born Stefani Germanotta, this pop powerhouse won an Oscar for "Shallow" and is known for "Bad Romance."
Who is Lady Gaga?
This three-leafed sprig, often mistaken for a four-leaf clover, is the classic symbol of St. Patrick's Day.
What is the shamrock?
This March 17 holiday is known for shamrocks, parades, and the wearing of green.
What is St. Patrick's Day?
March 10, 1876-He made the first successful telephone call, saying, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you."
Who is Alexander Bell?
Around March 19-21 each year, the sun crosses the celestial equator at this event that marks the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the vernal equinox?
The inventor who made the first phone call and launched modern telephony.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
March 17, this American city famously dyes its river bright green.
What is Chicago?
Observed on March 8, this global day recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
What is International Women's Day?
March 12, 1930-Beginning a 240-mile protest against British salt taxes, he set out from Sabarmati Ashram on the Salt March.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
These fast-moving lows that dive out of western Canada can bring blustery March snows to the Great Lakes and Northeast; they're named for a Canadian province.
What is an Alberta Clipper?
A hip-hop pioneer who won a Grammy for "U.N.I.T.Y." and earned an Oscar nomination for the film "Chicago."
Who is Queen Latifah?
These mischievous fairy shoemakers supposedly stash their gold at the end of a rainbow.
What are leprechauns?
On March 10, gamers celebrate this punny day named for an iconic mustachioed plumber.
What is Mario Day?
March 18, 1965-During the Voskhod 2 mission, this Soviet cosmonaut conducted the first spacewalk in history.
Who is Alexei Leonov?
Seasonal outlooks often cite this climate pattern-abbreviated ENSO-whose phases include El Nino and La Nina and can tilt spring temperature and rainfall odds.
What is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation?
From playing Opie to Richie Cunningham to directing the Oscar-winning "A Beautiful Mind," his career spans TV and film.
Who is Ron Howard?
This national emblem of Ireland appears on Guinness labels and Irish euro coins.
Falling on March 23, this "paws-itively" cute observance encourages adoption and celebrates canine companions.
What is National Puppy Day?
March 25, 1957-Six European nations signed this treaty in Rome, establishing the European Economic Community.
What is the Treaty of Rome?
Named for the direction of coastal winds, this Atlantic storm type can pound New England in March with heavy snow, strong gusts, and pounding surf.
What is nor'easter?
The children's author behind The Grinch and "Green Eggs and Ham," he wrote under the pen name Dr. Seuss.
Who is Theodor Geisel?
This sturdy Irish walking stick, traditionally made of blackthorn, can double as a cudgel.
What is a shillelagh?