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 person, born March 3, 1847, is famous for inventing the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell
In March 1959, this iconic doll toy was unveiled at the New York toy fair?
Barbie
Read Across America is scheduled around Dr. Seuss' birthday and encourages this behavior
Encouraging children to learn to read by being the nations largest annual literacy celebration
What time-related event occurs this March?
Daylight Savings Time
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
On March 14th, we celebrate this day of math and pie.
Pi Day
What sport does "March Madness" refer to?
College basketball
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 German-born physicist and founder of the theory of relativity was born on March 14, 1879.
Albert Einstein
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
March 20th, 2026 is the first day of what?
Spring
In which famous novel will you find the March sisters?
Little Women
This popular soda was invented in March 1886. Now, it has many varieties including diet, zero sugar, and cherry.
This "Rocket Man" and the "Queen of Soul" share the same birthday: March 25
Elton John and Aretha Franklin
This flower unique to Japan typically begins blooming in March, signaling the start of Spring.
Cherry blossom
Held on the last Wednesday in March, this day highlights the importance of a gentle aquatic animal affectionately known as a "sea cow".
Manatee Appreciation Day
March was originally the first month of the year marking the start of spring, but also the start of this season which made legends of men!
Military Campaign Season