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, 1989
1st » The United States becomes a member of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
2nd » Twelve European Community nations agree to ban the production of all chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by the end of the century.
7th » Iran and the United Kingdom break diplomatic relations after a row over Salman Rushdie and his controversial novel, 'The Satanic Verses'.
9th » Financially troubled Eastern Air Lines filed for bankruptcy.
16th » In Egypt, a 4,400-year-old mummy is found near the Great Pyramid of Giza known as Pyramid of Cheops.
19th » The Egyptian Flag is raised on Taba, Egypt announcing the end of the Israeli occupation after the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and the peace negotiations in 1979.
21st » 'Sports Illustrated' reports allegations tying baseball player Pete Rose to baseball gambling.
23rd » Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann announce their discovery of cold fusion at the University of Utah.
24th » Exxon Valdez oil spill: In Prince William Sound in Alaska, the 'Exxon Valdez' spills convert 240000 oilbbl m3 of petroleum after running aground.