Wales

Alban Eilir, Welsh bardic name for Spring Equinox

The first day of spring, or the spring (Vernal) equinox was celebrated March 21. Alban Eiler, which means, Light of the Earth, was the day that night and day stood equal. Crops were typically sown at this time. Birds nest and lay their eggs and symbolize for us the egg which has been within the goddess growing since Midwinter. The eggs of birds are colored and eaten in celebration of the emergence of the Son from the womb of the goddess on this day. With the birth of the Son, our mother goddess is transformed back into the virgin goddess Boand or Sophia. She celebrates the birth of the Son with the father god, the Dagda or The All That Is. The fairies and Nature Spirits join in the celebration so food and milk offerings are left outside for them. This is a time of Balance, Sexual Awakening and Fertility – the planting of Spring flowers is an excellent sign of understanding.

St. David's Day

St. David’s Day is celebrated on March 1st each year, in honor of St. David, the patron saint of Wales.

Dylan Marlais Thomas Welsh poet died

Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems “Do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no dominion”, as well as the “play for voices” Under Milk Wood. He also wrote stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.

Sir Sam McCaughey, died

Sir Samuel McCaughey (1 July 1835 – 25 July 1919) was an Irish-born pastoralist, politician and philanthropist in Australia.

Aneurin Bevan Welsh Labor Party Leader is born

Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh politician and a prominent member of the Labour Party. He was born on November 15, 1897, in Tredegar, Wales. Aneurin Bevan is best known for his role in the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom.

David Hughes Parry, Welsh educator and language activist, born

David Hughes Parry, also known as Sir David Hughes Parry, was born on September 17, 1893.

Dr. William Price self styled Welsh Druid and Chartist, dies

William Price (4 March 1800 – 23 January 1893) was a Welsh physician and political activist best known for his support of Welsh nationalism, Chartism and involvement with the Neo-Druidic religious movement. Historians have characterised Price as one of the most significant figures in Wales in the Victorian era.

Henry Morton Stanley finds the missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in Africa.

Sir Henry Morton Stanley GCB (born John Rowlands; 28 January 1841 – 10 May 1904) was a Welsh-American explorer, journalist, soldier, colonial administrator, author and politician who was famous for his exploration of Central Africa and his search for missionary and explorer David Livingstone

Edward Roberts, Welsh poet, died

Welsh colony of Patagonia established

Patagonia (Spanish pronunciation: [pataˈɣonja]) refers to a geographical region that encompasses the southern end of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile.