March was the first month of the year in the old Roman calendar. January and February were added much later to the modern calendar.
The month is also considered Vegetable Month and National Bedding Month in the UK.
March is also considered the month of the Great Appeal to raise funds for Marie Curie nurses.
March 1 is celebrated as St. David's Day and also as the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Traditionally, in March, the Full Moon is known as the Worm Moon, since this time, earthworms appear in several places in the northern part of the world.
In Russia, March 1 began the year counted until the 15th century.
Great Britain, as well as its colonies, continued to use March 25 until 1752, when they finally accepted the Gregorian calendar.
In the United Kingdom, the financial year began on March 25 and was later moved to April 6. Some other religions and cultures still celebrate the New Year in March.