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
Aquarius and Pisces
This person, born March 3, 1847, is famous for inventing the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell
In March 1959 what iconic doll was unveiled at the New York toy fair?
Barbie
Held on March 5th this year, this day marks the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday
In which famous novel will you find the March sisters?
Little Women
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 Ides of March became an "infamous day" when this person was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC.
Julius Caesar
"Mardi Gras", which was held in March this year, translates to this in English.
Fat Tuesday
This 2005 documentary followed a group of penguins as they search for love, family, and survival
March of the Penguins
What are the two birth flowers of March?
Daffodils and Jonquils
This German-born physicist and founder of the theory of relativity was born on March 14, 1879.
Albert Einstein
With his play Julius Caesar, this playwright made "Beware the Ides of March" and "Et Tu, Brute?" familiar English-language expressions.
William Shakespeare
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.
International Women's Day
This "Rocket Man" and the "Queen of Soul" share the same birthday: March 25
Elton John and Aretha Franklin
On March 11th, 1918, this deadly virus first reached the US and would eventually result in 500,000 deaths.
Spanish Flu
This year on March 14th, this Hindu "festival of colours" is held. It's a colourful festival, with dancing, singing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.
Holi
This astronomical event occurs in March and is when the daytime and nighttime have similar (but not quite equal) lengths.
Spring Equinox