CELEBRATIONS
THIS MONTH

March 17

St. Patrick's Day

The Irish who immigrated to the United States brought the traditions of St. Patrick's Day with them. Today there are about 33.7 million residents who claim Irish ancestry. And, there are four places in the United States called Shamrock, and nine places called Dublin. Try to find them on a map! The very first St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States was held in New York City in 1766.

March 20

Vernal Equinox

Spring arrives today at exactly 1:32 P.M. EDT. The word equinox comes from a Latin word meaning "equal night." The vernal, or spring, equinox refers to the point at which the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator from south to north, signaling warmer days and more daylight!

ACTRESS
BIRTHDAYS

Jessica Biel
March 3, 1982

Queen Latifah
March 18, 1970

Holly Hunter
March 22, 1976

Sarah Jessica Parker
March 25, 1965

QUESTION OF THE DAY How many miles on average do a pair of sneakers last?

March

Named for the Roman God of war, Mars. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.