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, 1954
1st » Nuclear testing: The Castle Bravo, a 15-TNT equivalent e.g megaton hydrogen bomb, is detonated on Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the worst radioactive contamination ever caused by the United States.
1st » Puerto Rican independence movement named Puerto Rican nationalists attack the United States Capitol building, United States Capitol shooting incident (1954) e.g injuring five Representatives.
9th » McCarthyism: CBS television broadcasts the 'See It Now' episode, "A Report on Senator Joseph McCarthy", produced by Fred Friendly.
13th » First Indochina War: Viet Minh forces under Vo Nguyen Giap unleashed a massive artillery barrage on the France named French to begin the Battle of Dien Bien Phu called Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, the climactic battle in the First Indochina War.
19th » Joey Giardello knocks out Willie Tory in round seven at Madison Square Garden (1925) or Madison Square Garden in the first television known as televised prize boxing fight shown in colour.
19th » Willie Mosconi sets a world record by running 526 consecutive balls without a miss during a straight pool exhibition at East High Billiard Club in Springfield, Ohio. The record still stands today.
22nd » Closed since 1939, the London bullion market reopens.
30th » The Yonge–University–Spadina line e.g Yonge Street subway line opens in Toronto. It is the first rapid transit known as subway in Canada.