The March Birthstones are Aquamarine and Bloodstone. These stones symbolize courage. Aquamarine is associated with comprehension and happiness. Aquamarine aslo called the traditional birthstone of March. Bloodstone is considered the secondary birthstone.
March Zodiac Signs
Month of March Zodiac Signs are Pisces(until March 20) and Aries(March 21 onwards).
Pisces (February 20 - March 20) Pisces and Aquarius have some common qualities. Both tend to be honest and like to be low key in social situations. Neither likes to draw attention to themselves. People who are born under the sign of Pisces tend to be generous and passionate towards other people and their own goals. Pisces are compatible with: Aries, Aquarius, Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn.
Aries (March 21 - April 19) Aries have an amazing inner drive and don't shy away from hard work if that is what it takes to get what they want. Having a great deal of drive and ambition is their trademark. Being very social and having a great sence of humor by nature makes it easy for Aroies to blend in anywhere. Creative with a very strong will. These individuals don't like to share their emotions or feelings with others. But this can change once you get to know them better. Aries are compatible with: Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Capricorn and Pisces.
March Birth Flowers
Month of March is synonymous with the onset of spring (in the Northern Hemisphere). Accordingly the birth flower associated with this month is Daffodil also known as Jonquil or Narcissus. The colours of the bloom include white, yellow and orange. A gift of these flowers conveys the hidden meaning of friendship and happiness.
Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. March Birth Flower Daffodil is synonymous with Spring as it is the epitome of rebirth and new beginnings.
Historical Events for March, 1865
2nd » East Cape War: The Volkner Incident in New Zealand.
3rd » Opening of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the founding member of the HSBC called HSBC Group.
4th » The Flags of the Confederate States of America named third and final national flag of the Confederate States of America is adopted by the Confederate Congress.
13th » American Civil War: The Confederate States of America agree to the use of African American troops.
16th » American Civil War: The Battle of Averasborough began as Confederate forces suffer irreplaceable casualties in the final months of the war.
18th » American Civil War: The Congress of the Confederate States adjourns for the last time.
19th » American Civil War: The Battle of Bentonville begins. By the end of the battle two days later, Confederate forces had retreated from Four Oaks, North Carolina.
25th » American Civil War: In Virginia, Confederate States of America Confederate forces temporarily capture Battle of Fort Stedman Fort Stedman from the Union (American Civil War) Union.
29th » American Civil War: Federal forces under Major General Philip Sheridan move to flank Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee as the Appomattox Campaign begins.
Famous Birthdays on March in 1865
4th » Eduard Vilde, Estonian author and diplomat (d. 1933)
8th » Frederic Goudy, American type designer, created Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style (d. 1947)
15th » Manuk Abeghian, Armenian author and scholar (d. 1944)
16th » Patsy Donovan, Irish-American baseball player and manager (d. 1953)
19th » William Morton Wheeler, American entomologist and educator (d. 1937)
21st » George Owen Squier, American general (d. 1934)