Historical Events
- 1st jazz record released on a 78 by Original Dixieland Jass Band for the Victor Talking Machine Company ("Dixie Jazz Band One Step," one side "Livery Stable Blues" other)
Famous Birthdays
- Davis Roberts [Robert Davis], American character actor (Westworld; Star Trek; The Killers), born in Mobile, Alabama (d. 1993)
- Janet Collins, American ballerina, choreographer, and teacher, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2003)
- Robert Erickson, American composer, born in Marquette, Michigan (d. 1997)
About March 7, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
