For all those people out there whose birthday falls in the month of March, here are some fun and exciting facts worth knowing.
1. The origin
March was the first month of the year in the Roman calendar before the present day Gregorian calendar came into use. It was known as Martius after Mars, the Roman god of war.
2. Star sign
People born in the month of March come under either of the two zodiac signs of Pisces
and Aries based on whether their birthday is on/before March 20 or later.
and Aries based on whether their birthday is on/before March 20 or later.
3. Birth flower
Daffodil is the birth flower for the month of March. Daffodil or Narcissus is a golden Mediterranean flower that symbolizes positivity, generosity and unrequited love.
4. Birth stone
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the birthstones for this month. Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral Beryl that stands for loyalty, courage and friendship while Bloodstone or heliotrope is associated with innovation and compassion.
5. Important days
While “daylight savings time” begins on the second Sunday of March, the “International Women’s Day” falls on March 8 and the “World Water Day” is observed on March 22. And for all the Maths enthusiasts out there, “World Maths Day” is observed on the first Wednesday
in March.
in March.
6. Historic occurrences
On a positive note, the Star Spangled Banner was made the US National Anthem in March 1931, but on a more tragic vein, the Boston Massacre took place in March, 1770.
7. Famous birthdays
While many famous singers of recent times, most notably being Elton John, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, were born in March; so was the great poet Robert Frost.
8. Some observances
In the US, March is celebrated as “Women’s History Month”, “American Red Cross Month” and “American Dietetic Association National Nutrition Month”.
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