Historical Events
- Isabella Goodwin appointed first US woman detective, NYC
- U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry performs first (attached-type) parachute jump from an airplane
Famous Birthdays
- Gerald Emmett Carter, Canadian Catholic clergyman (Archbishop of Toronto, 1978-90; Cardinal 1979-2003), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- George Grossmith, British actor, comedian and writer (The Diary of a Nobody, A Society Clown), dies at 64
- Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg, Danish politician (Council President of Denmark), dies at 72
Died in 1912 1912 Highlights
About March 1, 1912
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
