March Events
On this day, March 17th, many people may be pinched for not wearing a specific color
St Patrick's Day
What is the name of the round where 8 teams are left in the tournament?
The Elite 8
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
This day in March celebrates the wonder of mathematics
Pi Day 3/14
Who are the defending National Champions?
Florida
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
How many teams are in March Madness?
a) 68 b) 64 c) 62
a) 68 teams
On March 11th, 1918, this deadly virus first reached the US and would eventually result in 500,000 deaths
the Spanish Flu
Originally the Ides of March was a marked date for this reason: It was known as a date for buying a home, 16 year old men to go off into the wilderness as a rite of passage or paying off debts
Date for paying off debts
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
Who was the last team to win back-to-back titles?
UConn (2023 & 2024)
On March 7th, in 1876, this aptly named inventor officially patented the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell
With his play Julius Caesar, this playwright made "Beware the Ides of March" and "Et Tu, Brute?" familiar English-language expressions.
William Shakespeare
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
Which school has won the most NCAA Championships?
UCLA with 11
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
The assassination of Julius Caesar led to a period of civil wars and the eventual ascendancy of the first Roman emperor.
Augustus
In March 1959 what iconic doll was unveiled at the New York toy fair?
The Barbie doll