March Trivia

100+ March Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: February 20th, 2025

Discover the excitement of March trivia—a celebration of history, seasonal change, and customs! Uncover fun facts and interesting facts about everything from ancient Roman calendars to modern March Madness. Dive into the world of March as you explore legendary events, zodiac shifts, and inspiring new beginnings that captivate the imagination.

March Origins & Etymology Trivia

Question: Which Roman god is the month of March named after?

Answer: Mars

Question: What was March's position in the earliest Roman calendar year?

Answer: First

Question: Which Roman god was considered an ancestor of Romulus and Remus?

Answer: Mars

Question: What was March called in ancient Rome?

Answer: Martius

Question: In the Northern Hemisphere, which season begins meteorologically on March 1?

Answer: Spring

Question: Which equinox typically falls around March 20 or 21?

Answer: The March equinox

Question: Which Roman god had festivals in March marking the start of the military season?

Answer: Mars

Question: Until the end of which century did March 1 mark the numbered year in Russia?

Answer: 15th century

Question: Which country used March 25 as the start of the new year until 1752?

Answer: Great Britain

Question: Which month is the seasonal equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere?

Answer: September

Question: In Finnish, what is March called, referring to ‘earth’ emerging from snow?

Answer: Maaliskuu

Question: Which Ukrainian name for March translates to “birch tree”?

Answer: Berezen

Question: Which Czech word for March also relates to the birch tree?

Answer: Březen

Question: What was one Saxon name for March, related to the lengthening of days?

Answer: Lentmonat

Question: What is the birth flower of March?

Answer: Daffodil

Question: Which two zodiac signs occur during March?

Answer: Pisces and Aries

Question: Name one of March’s birthstones, symbolizing courage.

Answer: Aquamarine

Question: What is the other March birthstone, also symbolizing courage?

Answer: Bloodstone

Question: Which Saxon goddess inspired the names Rhed-monat or Hreth-monath for March?

Answer: Rhedam/Hreth

Question: Before Julius Caesar’s reform, why was March considered the first month of the year in Rome?

Answer: Winter was treated as monthless

March Observances & Celebrations Trivia

Question: In which month is Women’s History Month observed in Australia, the UK, and the US?

Answer: March

Question: Which international observance raises awareness of Endometriosis throughout March?

Answer: Endometriosis Awareness Month

Question: In Catholic tradition, which saint is honored throughout March?

Answer: Saint Joseph

Question: Which month-long observance in Canada focuses on nutrition?

Answer: National Nutrition Month

Question: Which US awareness month in March highlights Multiple Sclerosis?

Answer: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Question: Which reading-focused day in the US is held on the school day closest to March 2?

Answer: Read Across America Day

Question: Which day in March raises awareness about pay inequality in the United States?

Answer: Equal Pay Day (March 31)

Question: Which US food-themed event is celebrated on March 21?

Answer: National Corndog Day

Question: What Welsh celebration takes place on March 1?

Answer: Saint David's Day

Question: Which Romanian and Moldavian tradition is observed on March 1 with small talismans?

Answer: Mărțișor

Question: Which global day on March 8 focuses on women’s rights?

Answer: International Women's Day

Question: Which popular Irish holiday is celebrated worldwide on March 17?

Answer: Saint Patrick's Day

Question: Which date is known as Pi Day for its resemblance to 3.14?

Answer: March 14

Question: Which UN observance on March 22 highlights the importance of fresh water?

Answer: World Water Day

Question: Which March 22 observance commemorates the freeing of enslaved people in Puerto Rico?

Answer: Emancipation Day

Question: Which March 23 observance focuses on worldwide weather and climate?

Answer: World Meteorological Day

Question: Which day on March 24 is dedicated to fighting a specific infectious disease globally?

Answer: World Tuberculosis Day

Question: Which US holiday on March 31 honors a farm labor leader and civil rights activist?

Answer: Cesar Chavez Day

Question: Which Catholic feast on March 19 honors the earthly father of Jesus?

Answer: Saint Joseph's Day

Question: Which day in early March (first Friday) is set aside to appreciate employees in the US and Canada?

Answer: Employee Appreciation Day

March Historical Events Trivia

Question: Which national park was established on March 1, 1872, becoming the first of its kind?

Answer: Yellowstone National Park

Question: Which major dam was completed on March 1, 1936?

Answer: Hoover Dam

Question: Which US state became the 27th state on March 3, 1845?

Answer: Florida

Question: Which monument’s carving began on March 3, 1925, featuring four US presidents?

Answer: Mount Rushmore

Question: Which two notable figures died on March 5, 1953?

Answer: Sergei Prokofiev and Joseph Stalin

Question: On which date in 1911 was International Women’s Day first celebrated?

Answer: March 8

Question: Which airline’s Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014?

Answer: Malaysia Airlines

Question: When were the first Barbie dolls sold?

Answer: March 9, 1959

Question: Which planet’s rings were discovered on March 10, 1977?

Answer: Uranus

Question: Which catastrophic earthquake and tsunami occurred on March 11, 2011, in Japan?

Answer: The 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami

Question: Who discovered the planet Uranus on March 13, 1781?

Answer: William Herschel

Question: Which famed physicist was born on March 14, 1879?

Answer: Albert Einstein

Question: Which German philosopher died on March 14, 1883?

Answer: Karl Marx

Question: Which renowned scientist passed away on March 14, 2018?

Answer: Stephen Hawking

Question: Which Roman leader was assassinated on the Ides of March, March 15, 44 BC?

Answer: Julius Caesar

Question: Which state joined the US as the 23rd state on March 15, 1820?

Answer: Maine

Question: Which European country unified into a kingdom on March 17, 1861?

Answer: Italy

Question: Who performed the first spacewalk on March 18, 1965?

Answer: Aleksei Leonov

Question: Which Australian landmark officially opened on March 19, 1932?

Answer: Sydney Harbour Bridge

Question: Which conflict began on March 20, 2003?

Answer: The Iraq War

March Phenomena Trivia

Question: Which month always ends on the same weekday as March?

Answer: June

Question: In common (non-leap) years, March starts on the same weekday as which previous year’s month?

Answer: June

Question: In leap years, March starts on the same weekday as which two months of the previous year?

Answer: September and December

Question: In years immediately before leap years, March finishes on the same weekday as which following month?

Answer: May

Question: On which numbered day of the year does March 1 fall in a leap year?

Answer: 61st

Question: Which date in March serves as the reference point for calculating Easter in Western Christianity?

Answer: March 21

Question: During which date range can Jewish Passover sometimes begin in March?

Answer: March 15 to March 22

Question: On which Sunday in March do Canada and the United States usually start Daylight Saving Time?

Answer: Second Sunday

Question: Which commemoration on March 6 in Texas honors a famous historical mission?

Answer: Alamo Day

Question: Which Christian observance marking the start of Holy Week can sometimes fall in March?

Answer: Palm Sunday

Question: Which date is observed as National Doctors’ Day in the United States?

Answer: March 30

Question: On which date in March do Americans observe National Backup Day?

Answer: March 31

Question: Which global phenomenon featuring equal daylight and darkness occurs around March 20 or 21?

Answer: The March equinox

Question: Which day on March 27 celebrates stage performances worldwide?

Answer: World Theatre Day

Question: Which day in March marks the Baha’i New Year, also called Naw-Rúz?

Answer: March 21

Miscellaneous March Trivia

Question: Which Irish holiday celebrated on March 17 honors the patron saint of Ireland?

Answer: Saint Patrick's Day

Question: What astronomical event around March 20 or 21 marks the start of spring in the northern hemisphere?

Answer: The vernal equinox

Question: Which month is sometimes playfully referred to as "March March" due to its rich history and observances?

Answer: March

Question: What is the name of the popular college basketball tournament held in the United States every March?

Answer: March Madness

Question: In some of the oldest Roman calendars, which month was regarded as the first month of the year?

Answer: March (Martius)

Question: Which famous inventor received a patent for the telephone on March 7?

Answer: Alexander Graham Bell

Question: How many days are there in the month of March?

Answer: 31 days

Question: Which international day celebrated on March 8 highlights women's rights and achievements?

Answer: International Women's Day

Question: What significant event on March 15, known as the Ides of March, is famous in history?

Answer: The assassination of Julius Caesar

Question: Which March date marks the beginning of the zodiac sign Aries and is celebrated as the Baha’i New Year?

Answer: March 21st

Question: Which beloved children's author is celebrated in the United States with special events during March?

Answer: Dr. Seuss

Question: What are March’s birthstones that symbolize courage?

Answer: Aquamarine and Bloodstone

Question: Which season officially begins in March in the northern hemisphere?

Answer: Spring

Question: What is celebrated on March 17, for the patron saint of Ireland?

Answer: St Patrick's Day

Question: Which month is often associated with new beginnings, thanks to its role in ushering in spring?

Answer: March

Question: Which U S president, noted for establishing the Peace Corps in March 1961, is remembered for his commitment to public service?

Answer: President John F Kennedy

Question: Which day in March, celebrated as Pi Day, commemorates the mathematical constant 3.14 and is also known as Albert Einstein’s birthday?

Answer: March 14th

Question: Which month is home to many national days, including Saint David's Day and Cesar Chavez Day in the United States?

Answer: March

Question: What is the birth flower of March, symbolizing new life and renewal?

Answer: The daffodil

Question: Which date in March is known as the Ides of March?

Answer: March 15