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, 1970
2nd » Rhodesia declares itself a republic, breaking its last links with the British crown.
4th » French submarine 'French submarine Eurydice (S644) e.g Eurydice' explodes underwater, resulting in the loss of the entire 57-man crew.
5th » The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty goes into effect after ratification by 43 nations.
6th » An explosion at the Weather Underground safe house in Greenwich Village kills three.
10th » Vietnam War: Captain Ernest Medina is charged by the U.S. military with My Lai war crimes.
17th » My Lai Massacre: The United States Army charges 14 officers with suppressing information related to the incident.
18th » Lon Nol ousts Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.
18th » The U.S. postal strike of 1970 begins, one of the largest Wildcat strike action e.g wildcat strikes in U.S. history.
21st » The first Earth Day proclamation is issued by Mayor of San Francisco Joseph Alioto.
28th » 1970 Gediz earthquake e.g Gediz earthquake: A 7.2 Moment magnitude scale or magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkey at about 23:05 local time, killed 1,086 and injured 1,260.
27th » Mariah Carey, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
27th » Brent Fitz, Canadian-American drummer and songwriter (Theory of a Deadman, Union (band) known as Union, Econoline Crush, and Indigenous (band) named Indigenous)
27th » Damian Hampson, Australian footballer
27th » Brendan Hill, English-American drummer (Blues Traveler and Stolen Ogre)
27th » Goran Janus, Slovenian ski jumper and coach
27th » Eleanor Maguire, Irish neuropsychologist
27th » Jarrod McCracken, New Zealand rugby player
27th » Elizabeth Mitchell, American actress
27th » Leila Pahlavi, Iranian daughter of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (d. 2001)
27th » Uwe Rosenberg, German game designer, created Bohnanza