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, 1971
1st » President of Pakistan Yahya Khan indefinitely postpones the pending national assembly session, precipitating massive civil disobedience in East Pakistan.
7th » Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivers his 7th March Speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman or historic speech at Suhrawardy Udyan.
18th » In Peru a landslide crashes into Yanawayin Lake, killing 200 people at the mining camp of Chungar.
25th » Bangladesh Liberation War: Beginning of Operation Searchlight by the Pakistani Armed Forces against East Pakistani civilians.
25th » The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Operation Lam Son 719 called abandon an attempt to cut off the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos.
29th » My Lai massacre: Lieutenant William Calley is convicted of premeditated murder and sentenced to life in prison.
29th » A Los Angeles, California jury recommends the Capital punishment or death penalty for Charles Manson and three female followers.
Famous Birthdays on March in 1971
1st » Thomas Adès, English pianist, composer, and conductor
11th » Philo Farnsworth, American inventor (b. 1906)
11th » Whitney Young, American activist (b. 1921)
12th » August Torma, Estonian soldier and diplomat (b. 1895)
15th » Jean-Pierre Monseré, Belgian cyclist (b. 1948)
16th » Thomas E. Dewey, American politician, 47th Governor of New York (b. 1902)
22nd » Johannes Villemson, Estonian runner (b. 1893)
24th » Arne Jacobsen, Danish architect, designed the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen called Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and Aarhus City Hall (b. 1902)
28th » Robert Hunter (golfer) known as Robert Hunter, American golfer (b. 1886)