Everyone knows that March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day, spring break, and spring. But have you ever wondered what else makes March so interesting? Here are 10 fun facts about March!

1. International Women’s Day: On March 8th, International Women’s Day is celebrated through different organizations and events around the world. This day not only recognizes and commemorates the achievements and strengths of women throughout history, but it also further establishes the daily efforts of fighting for gender equality. It has been observed since the early 1900s, which was a time of emerging radical ideals and persistent pressure for new societal measures.
2. March Madness: Every year, NCAA basketball fans predict and sometimes gamble on which team out of the 68 Division 1 participating colleges will be the champions at the end of a single-elimination tournament. As of today, UCLA, the University of Kentucky, and Indiana University are the top three teams with eleven, seven, and five tournament wins, respectively. This year, it begins on Tuesday, March 14th and will end on Monday, April 3rd. Who will be this year’s champion?
3. Foundation of the Girl Scouts: On March 12th, 1912, the youth organization that encourages girls to empower themselves and promote confidence and leadership among other characteristics, was founded. Without this establishment, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy some of our favorite cookies.
4. Dr. Seuss Born: On March 2nd, 1904, our soon to be beloved children’s book writer was born. Dr. Seuss is well-known for “The Cat in the Hat”, “Green Eggs and Ham”, “The Lorax”, and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.
5. Eiffel Tower Grand Opening: On March 31st, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was opened in celebration of the 1889 World’s Fair. It was constructed to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution as well as to display France’s industrial capability to the world. It now stands as one of the world’s largest tourist attractions and is considered one of the architectural wonders of the world.
6. National Anthem Established: Although the Star Spangled Banner was first introduced by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, it was officially established as our nation’s anthem on March 3rd, 1931. Today, it is commonly sung at sporting events nationwide, bringing about a sense of patriotism and camaraderie.
7. Pi Day: Despite its little relation to the pastry dish, on March 14th, people celebrate the mathematical constant (ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter) because of its first digits of 3.14, which mirror the date of 3/14. Even if you don’t like math, you can still celebrate with a pie or pizza!
8. Albert Einstein Born: On March 14th, 1879, the eventual developer of the theory of relativity would be born in Germany. Albert Einstein contributed to the field of physics and his work is well-known for its influence on the philosophy of science. Some of his other achievements include the Nobel Prize in Physics, the Max Planck Medal, and the Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science.
9. Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade: In celebration of the Irish holiday, the city of Chicago holds one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades and even dyes the Chicago River green!
10. Oreo’s Debut: On March 6th, 1912, milk’s favorite cookie was introduced to the market, which would soon become one of America’s favorite cookies.