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, 1943
2nd » World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea United States and Australian forces sink Japanese convoy ships.
3rd » World War II: In London, England, 173 people are killed in a crush while trying to enter an air-raid shelter at Bethnal Green Bethnal Green tube station named tube station.
4th » World War II: The Battle of the Bismarck Sea in the South West Pacific comes to an end.
5th » First flight of Gloster Meteor jet aircraft in the United Kingdom.
6th » Norman Rockwell published 'Freedom from Want (painting) called Freedom from Want' in the 'The Saturday Evening Post' with a matching essay by Carlos Bulosan as part of the 'Four Freedoms (Norman Rockwell) called Four Freedoms' series.
13th » The Holocaust: Nazi Germany known as German forces liquidate the Kraków Ghetto known as Jewish ghetto in Kraków.
14th » World War II: The Kraków Ghetto is "liquidated".
15th » World War II: Third Battle of Kharkov the Germans retake the city of Kharkov from the Soviet Union or Soviet armies in bitter street fighting.
19th » Frank Nitti, the Chicago Outfit Boss after Al Capone, commits suicide at the Chicago Central Railyard.
21st » Wehrmacht officer Rudolf Christoph Freiherr von Gersdorff called Rudolf von Gersdorff plots to assassinate Adolf Hitler by using a suicide bomb, but the plan falls through. Von Gersdorff is able to defuse the bomb in time and avoid suspicion.
22nd » World War II: the entire population of Khatyn massacre or Khatyn in Belarus is burnt alive by Germany known as German occupation forces.
27th » World War II: Battle of the Komandorski Islands In the Aleutian Islands the battle begins when United States Navy forces intercept Japanese attempting to reinforce a garrison at Kiska.
18th » Dennis Linde, American singer-songwriter (d. 2006)
19th » Mario J. Molina, Mexican chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry named Nobel Prize laureate
19th » Mario Monti, Italian economist and politician, Prime Minister of Italy
19th » Vern Schuppan, Australian race car driver
20th » Gerard Malanga, American poet and photographer
20th » Naima Neidre, Estonian illustrator
20th » Paul Junger Witt, American director and producer
21st » István Gyulai, Hungarian sprinter and sportscaster (d. 2006)
21st » Hartmut Haenchen, German conductor
21st » Vivian Stanshall, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter (Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and Grimms) (d. 1995)
22nd » George Benson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Fuse One)
22nd » Nazem Ganjapour, Iranian footballer and manager (d. 2013)
22nd » Keith Relf, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (The Yardbirds, Renaissance (band) named Renaissance, and Armageddon (A&M band) e.g Armaggedon) (d. 1976)
23rd » Andrew Crockett (British banker) named Andrew Crockett, English economist and banker (d. 2012)
23rd » George P. Lee, American religious leader (d. 2010)
23rd » Lee May, American baseball player
23rd » Sharon Presley, American libertarian feminist and writer
23rd » Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Finnish singer, author, and director (d. 2001)
25th » William H. Ginsburg, American lawyer (d. 2013)
25th » Paul Michael Glaser, American actor and director
26th » Bob Woodward, American journalist and author
27th » Keith Allan (linguist) or Keith Allan, English-Australian linguist
27th » Mike Curtis (American football) known as Mike Curtis, American football player
27th » Phil Frank, American cartoonist (d. 2007)
27th » Nicholas Humphrey, English psychologist
27th » Grant McCune, American special effects designer (d. 2010)
27th » Lorraine Michael, Canadian nun, educator, and politician
27th » Duncan Paterson, Scottish rugby player (d. 2009)
28th » Richard Eyre, English director, producer, and screenwriter
28th » Conchata Ferrell, American actress
28th » Pierre St.-Jean, Canadian weightlifter
28th » Richard Stilgoe, English pianist and songwriter
29th » Chad Allan (musician) called Chad Allan, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Guess Who and Brave Belt)
29th » Eric Idle, English actor and singer
29th » John Major, English banker and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom