The name March comes from the Roman god of war, Mars. For many years, March, being the start of spring, was also the start of the New Year. Much of Europe used March as the start of the year. Britain used March 25th as the beginning of the New Year until 1752.
March in Other Languages
Chinese (Mandarin) - sanyuè
Danish - marts
French - mars
Italian - marzo
Latin - Martius
Spanish - marzo
Historical Names:
Roman: Martius
Saxon: Hrethmonath
Germanic: Lenz-mond (Springtime month)
Interesting Facts about March
It is the first month of Spring which begins between March 19-21.
In the Southern Hemisphere, March is the same as September in the Northern Hemisphere.
Each year March and June end on the same day of the week.
It is the time of year when animals start to wake up from hibernation.
March Madness is a basketball tournament played by the NCAA.
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