March
March, third month of the Gregorian calendar. It was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. Originally, March was the first month of the Roman calendar.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Chelsey Parrott-Sheffer.
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Article Title:
March
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
24 May 2023
Access Date:
November 14, 2026