March 16

Pictured above: "A Spike of Green" by Barbara Baker, with vintage children's book illustration by John Lawrence March! I love this month. In my part of the world, March signals warmer weather on the way (usually by St. Patrick's Day), Spring, St. Patrick's Day (March 17) and Easter (either March or April, depending on the year). Plus, my Mom's birthday is March 2! Here are a few fun facts about March: March was named for Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. The Old English word for March…

Did you know that on this day, March 16, 1926, the world's first liquid-fueled rocket was launched? Today is known as No Selfies Day, and was the day Lauren Graham was born. Here you'll find some of fascinating historical events that all happened on this very day, as well facts about history, and your favorite celebrities. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #March16 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #NoSelfiesDay

Françoise Mouly speaks to the artist Tomer Hanuka about his cover for this year’s Spring Style Issue of The New Yorker.

A collection of articles about 16 from The New Yorker, including news, in-depth reporting, commentary, and analysis.

The New Yorker - 1963

The art of being remembered 🎬: summer strike

And Then It's Spring...Hello March

#tulips #flowers #garden #green #flower #spring #may #june #8march #8thmarch #aesthetic #march #love #valentinesday #valentinesday #tulipanes #14thfebruary

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