March Events
On this day, March 17th, many people may be pinched for not wearing a specific color
St Patrick's Day
On March 30th, 1981, this former president was shot in the chest but survived after a lengthy surgery
Reagan
In the rather complex Roman calendar system,
this day falls on the 13th of some months
and on the 15th in others.
the Ides
What is the birth flower for March?
Daffodil
On March 12th, 2023, this event takes place that arbitrarily alters the way we measure time for 6 months
Daylight Savings Time or Spring Forward
On March 5th, 1770, a group of Americans and British soldiers sparked the first fight of the American Revolution that resulted in 5 dead and 6 injured in this city.
The Boston Massacre
The Ides of March became an "infamous day" because of this event, which took place on March 15, 44 BC.
the assassination of Julius Caesar
In which famous novel will you find the March sisters?
Little Women
On the first of March, parties celebrating this holiday will attempt to find the plastic baby inside of a cake.
Mardis Gras
On March 11th, 1918, this deadly virus first reached the US and would eventually result in 500,000 deaths
the Spanish Flu
Caesar had an affair and a son with this queen,
and his general and friend Mark Antony also
had an affair with her--and three children!
Cleopatra
What month is the equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere?
September
This astronomical event occurs in March and is when the daytime and nighttime have similar (but not quite equal) lengths.
Spring Equinox
On March 7th, in 1876, this aptly named inventor officially patented the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell
The assassination of Julius Caesar led to a period of civil wars and the eventual ascendancy of the first Roman emperor.
Augustus
What 80s rock legend was born on March 2nd?
Jon Bon Jovi
Many may walk around with black crosses drawn on their foreheads in recognition of this religious holiday.
Ash Wednesday
This is the full name of the Constitutional Amendment commonly referred to as "ERA" that was passed by the Senate on March 22nd, 1972 (but failed to be ratified by enough states).
Equal Rights Amendment
With his play Julius Caesar, this playwright made "Beware the Ides of March" and "Et Tu, Brute?" familiar English-language expressions.
William Shakespeare
In March 1959 what iconic doll was unveiled at the New York toy fair?
The Barbie doll