28 – Date in 1853 when Kansas City was officially incorporated in Missouri and named the City of Kansas.
5 – The number of times all the jelly beans, the favorite Easter candy, eaten in one year could circle the earth.
44 – On March 17, Kansas Citians will celebrate the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown.
3 – Date in 1931 when the Star Spangled Banner officially became the National Anthem.
70 – Quarts of popcorn eaten by the average American annually. America’s love of popcorn is celebrated on the second Thursday of March.
3.14 – March 14 is Pi Day. Look for freebies and deals at Whole Foods, Starbucks, Pizza Hut and other restaurants in celebration of every mathematician’s favorite holiday.
224 – Average hours of sunshine in March in Kansas City.
20 – The birthday of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.