What's Your Sign, Baby?
Aries [March 21 to April 19; meaning — ram; brightest star — Alpha Arietis; element — fire; ruling planet — Mars]
Under the tropical zodiac, Aries is associated with the vernal equinox. Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and associated with fresh vigor and new beginnings. Individuals born under this sign are thought to be confident, aggressive, energetic, active, adventurous, enthusiastic, fair and passionate.

Taurus [April 20 to May 21; meaning — bull; brightest star — Aldebaron; element — earth; ruling planet — Venus]
Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac and is associated with material pleasure. Individuals born under this sign are thought to be calm, patient, reliable, loyal, affectionate, sensuous, ambitious, and determined.

Gemini [May 22 to June 21; meaning — twins; brightest star — Pollux; element — air; ruling planet — Mercury]
Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac and associated with youth and versatility. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a sociable, fun-loving, versatile, lively, communicative, liberal, mentally active and friendly character.

This Time, Last Year(s)... March 21 (First Day of Spring) History
   1556   Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer is burned at the stake.
   1697   Czar Peter the Great begins tour through West Europe.
   1804   French civil Code of Napoleon is adopted.
   1851   Yosemite Valley is discovered in California.
   1859   First Zoological Society incorporates in Philadelphia.
   1935   Persia officially changed its name to Iran.
   1962   A bear becomes the first creature to be ejected at supersonic speeds.
   1963   Alcatraz, maximum security prison on the island in San Francisco Bay, closes after 29 years.
   1979   Egyptian Parliament unanimously approve peace treaty with Israel.
   1980   On the television show Dallas, J.R. Ewing is shot.
   1984   Part of Central Park is named Strawberry Fields honoring John Lennon.
   1985   Arthur Ashe is named to International Tennis Hall of Fame.
   1990   Namibia becomes independent of South Africa, and Sam Nujoma becomes president.
   1994   Wayne Gretzky ties Gordie Howe's NHL record of 801 goals.

First Day of Spring (March 21) Birthdays
   1685   Johann Sebastian Bach, composer
   1816   Charlotte Bronte, novelist and poet
   1869   Florenz Ziegfield, American impresario
   1958   Gary Oldman, actor
   1962   Rosie O'Donell, actress, comedian and talk show host
   1963   Matthew Broderick, American actor
   1978   Kevin Federline, husband to Britney Spears