March is one of the twelve months of the Gregorian Calendar. Named after Mars, the Roman god of war, it was originally the first month in the Roman calendar. The Romans eventually changed January to the first, pushing March back. Now, March is the third month of the year (out of 12) and consists of 31 days.http://www.entourages.com/barbs/march.htm
The month of March observes many celebratory ideals. March is the month of not only Women's History, but Deaf History, the American Red Cross, nutrition, Irish-American Heritage, and the peanut. These are month-long observances, and many weekly holidays exist in March as well.http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/march.htm#MONTHLY%20OBSERVANCES:St. Patrick's Day is held on March 17 each year.http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/stpats031099.htmlThis day is often celebrated by eating and drinking items that are green, wearing green clothing, and attending parades and parties. The day is reserved for recognizing St. Patrick, a Saint who brought Christianity to Ireland.http://www.wikihow.com/Celebrate-St.-Patrick%27s-Day
Holidays in March
Famous Birthdays
Famous Birthdays in March include:
- March 1: Justin Bieber - 1994
- March 2: Daniel Craig - 1968; Jon Bon Jovi - 1962; Dr. Seuss - 1904
- March 3: Jessica Biel - 1982; Alexandar Graham Bell - 1847
- March 6: Shaquille O'Neal - 1972
- March 10: Carrie Underwood - 1983; Prince Edward - 1964
- March 14: Billy Crystal - 1948
- March 17: Nat King Cole - 1919
- March 18: Dane Cook - 1972; Queen Latifah - 1970
- March 19: Bruce WIllis - 1955
- March 20: Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) - 1928
- March 22: William Shatner - 1931
- March 27: Mariah Carey - 1970
- March 28: Lady Gaga - 1986
- March 31: Ewan McGregor 1971; Al Gore - 1948http://www.famousbirthdays.com/mar.html
Famous Deaths
Here are some of the famous deaths in March:
