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, 1976
4th » The Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention is formally dissolved in Northern Ireland resulting in direct rule of Northern Ireland from London by the Parliament of the United Kingdom e.g British parliament.
9th » Forty-two people die in the 1976 Cavalese cable car disaster (1976) e.g Cavalese cable car disaster, the worst cable-car accident to date.
16th » Prime Minister of the United Kingdom named British Prime Minister Harold Wilson resigns, citing personal reasons.
24th » In Argentina, the armed forces overthrow the constitutional government of President Isabel Perón and start a 7-year dictatorial period self-styled the 'National Reorganization Process'. Since 2006, a public holiday known as Day of Remembrance for Truth an
27th » The first 4.6 miles of the Washington Metro subway (rail) or subway system opens.
30th » The first Land Day protests are held in Israel/Palestine.
12th » Panagiotis Bachramis, Greek footballer (d. 2010)
12th » Zhao Wei, Chinese actress and singer
13th » James Dewees, American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (The Get Up Kids, Leathermouth, Coalesce (band) named Coalesce, and Reggie and the Full Effect)
14th » Busby Berkeley, American director and choreographer (b. 1895)
17th » Luchino Visconti, Italian director and screenwriter (b. 1906)
18th » Giuseppe Genco Russo, Italian mob boss (b. 1893)
19th » Albert Dieudonné, French actor and author (b. 1889)
19th » Paul Kossoff, English guitarist and songwriter (Free (band) e.g Free, Black Cat Bones, and Back Street Crawler (band) named Back Street Crawler) (b. 1950)
24th » Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, English field marshal (b. 1887)
26th » Josef Albers, German-American painter (b. 1888)
26th » Lin Yutang, Chinese linguist and author (b. 1895)