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, 1917
1st » The Government of the United States known as U.S. government releases the plaintext named unencrypted text of the Zimmermann Telegram to the public.
2nd » The enactment of the Jones-Shafroth Act grants Puerto Rico e.g Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.
4th » Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first female member of the United States House of Representatives.
8th » The United States Senate votes to limit filibusters by adopting the cloture rule.
10th » Some Provinces of the Philippines named provinces and Cities of the Philippines or cities in the Philippines were incorporated due to the ratification of Act No. 2711 or the Administrative Code of the Philippines.
11th » World War I:Mesopotamian Campaign — Baghdad Fall of Baghdad (1917) named falls to Anglo-Indian forces commanded by General Frederick Stanley Maude e.g Stanley Maude.
15th » Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the Russian throne and his brother the Grand Duke becomes Tsar.
25th » The Georgian Orthodox Church restores its autocephaly abolished by Imperial Russia in 1811.
26th » World War I: First Battle of Gaza United Kingdom e.g British troops are halted after 17,000 Turkish people known as Turks block their advance.
31st » The United States takes possession of the Danish West Indies after paying $25 million to Denmark, and renames the territory the United States Virgin Islands.