What Happened on March 19, 1912

Famous Birthdays

  • Adolf Galland, German WWII flying ace and general (104 aerial victories, for the Luftwaffe), born in Westerholt, Germany (d. 1996)
  • Lavere "Buster" Harding, Canadian-American jazz pianist, composer and arranger (Count Basie; Dizzy Gillespie; Billie Holiday), born in North Buxton, Ontario (d. 1965)
  • Russ Case, American orchestra leader (Julius La Rosa Show), born in Hamburg, Iowa (d. 1964)

About March 19, 1912

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces