The following are some lesser known dates that occur in the month of March. I know St.Pat's,Palm Sunday and Easter are there so I will not list them only these that are not celebrated but at least should be respected. - March 2 Celebrate the birthday of Theodor Geisel( Dr. Seuss) with some green eggs and ham.
- March 3 In 1962 Wilt Chamberlain pours in 100 points as Philly 76ers beat the NY Knicks in Hershey,Pa.
- March 6 The Alamo falls in 1836 after holding off Mexican forces for 13 days.
- March 11 Make points with your significent other - give him or her flowers on Romeo & Juliet's wedding day.
- March 12 President F.D.Roosevelt tries to reassure nervous nation in his first fireside chat.
- March 13 William Herschel discovers Uranus in 1781.
- March 14 School kids makes first joke about Uranus 1781.
- March 15 Beware the Ides of March! (Especially if your last name is Caeser)
- March 20 Slip on an old cardigan and sneakers in honor of Mr. Rogers birthday.(born 1928).
- March 27 Chicago Daily News reporter comes up with new name for the city's ball club; the Cubs
- March 30 Eraser-topped lead pencil patented in 1858.
- March 31 Eiffel Tower finished in 1889-it stands 1063 feet tall.
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