March events
Every March, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences gives awards to performers and directors.
What are these awards called?
The Oscars
Who is the German-born physicist that was born on March 14, 1879?
Albert Einstein
What killer disease started to infect Americans in March 1918, eventually resulting in a half-million deaths in the US?
Spanish influenza
What is the name of this popular Japanese compact car?
Nissan March
What is the date of this year's (2024) Spring Equinox day?
March 20th
On March 10th, many countries will adjust their clocks one hour ahead to get more hours of sunshine.
What is this called?
Daylight Saving Time
Who is the famous Japanese film director born on March 23rd, 1910?
Akira Kurosawa
Which American president and former actor was shot in the chest on March 30th, 1981, but recovered quickly and remained in the White House for 8 years?
Ronald Reagan
What do you call the music played as the bride walks down the aisle to get married?
Wedding March
What annual festival do many Japanese enjoy while dining outside under cherry blossoms?
Hanami
Since 2009, Pi Day is recognized as an official event day in the US.
What day is Pi Day?
March 14th (3.14)
Who was the German born composer born on March 21st, 1685 and famous for his Brandenburg Concertos?
Johann Sebastian Bach
What was the name of the nuclear plant in Pennsylvania USA that experienced a partial nuclear meltdown on March 28th, 1979?
Three Mile Island
What do you call a group of people walking together down the street to complain about government policy?
Protest march
What festival is held annually on March 3rd since 1687 which celebrates the health and happiness of young girls?
Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival)
What holiday do people of Irish descent celebrate annually on March 17th?
Saint Patrick's Day
Who is the Motown female singer born March 26th, 1944, and known for her 1960's trio, The Supremes?
Diana Ross
In March 2003, the US invaded Iraq. 20 days later, who was the Iraqi leader that was deposed?
Saddam Hussein
This idiom means to act in a manner that does not conform to others' expectations.
March to the ___________ of a different _________
March to the beat of a different drum
What sports event is held every March in Osaka?
The Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
What is the annual US national college basketball tournament called?
March Madness
Who is the Scottish born inventor that was born in 1847, and made possible telephone communication?
Alexander Graham Bell
What Roman leader was stabbed to death on March 15th, 44 BC?
Julius Caesar
Thus idiom describes typical March weather.
March comes in like a _________ and goes out like a ________.
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb
Omizutori, a fire and water festival, is held in what city?
Nara