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Facts about March ...

  • Spring begins around 21 March, at the 'spring equinox'.
  • The Roman year began in spring. After a winter break, wars started again!
  • Until 1752, March used to be the fist month of the year.

This Month

March

2nd Mar

Theodore Seuss Geisel

Born in 1904, as "Dr Seuss" he was a much-loved children's book author.

5th Mar

St Piran's Day

St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall. According to legend, he floated to Cornwall on a millstone.

14th Mar

Mothering Sunday

On Mothering Sunday, people traditionally bake simnel cakes. These have marzipan balls on them.

17th Mar

St Patrick's Day

The feast of St Patrick is on 17 March, but the big Irish parade in London is on 14 March.

25th Mar

Lady Day

Lady Day was an old English quarter day, a day when rents were due.

25th Mar

Colour TV

In 1954, the first colour TV sets went on sale in the USA. They cost $1000.