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, 1867
1st » Nebraska becomes the 37th U.S. state; Lancaster, Nebraska is renamed Lincoln, Nebraska or Lincoln and becomes the state capital.
2nd » The U.S. Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act.
11th » The first performance of 'Don Carlos' by Giuseppe Verdi takes place in Paris.
29th » Victoria of the United Kingdom known as Queen Victoria gives Royal Assent to the British North America Act which establishes the Dominion of Canada on July 1.
30th » Alaska is Alaska Purchase e.g purchased from Russia for $7.2 million, about 2-cent/acre ($4.19/km²), by United States Secretary of State William H. Seward.
Famous Birthdays on March in 1867
4th » Jacob L. Beilhart, American founder of the communitarian group known as the Spirit Fruit Society (d. 1908)
5th » Louis-Alexandre Taschereau, Canadian politician, 14th Premier of Quebec (d. 1952)
10th » Hector Guimard, French-American architect, designed the La Bluette (d. 1942)
15th » Lionel Johnson, English poet and critic (d. 1902)
21st » Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr., American director and producer (d. 1932)
25th » Gutzon Borglum, American sculptor, designed Mount Rushmore (d. 1941)
25th » Arturo Toscanini, Italian conductor (d. 1957)
27th » Karl Zsigmondy, Austrian-Hungarian mathematician (d. 1925)
29th » Cy Young, American baseball player and manager (d. 1955)
Famous Deaths for March 1867
6th » Charles Farrar Browne, American author (b. 1834)