Historical Events
- Spanish Premier Eduardo Dato Iradier is assassinated while exiting the parliament building in Madrid.
Famous Birthdays
Alan Hale Jr. (1921-1990)
American actor (Skipper-Gilligan's Island), born in Los Angeles, California
- Egbert George "Pete" Pitterson, Jamaican-British jazz trumpeter, born in Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies (d. 1994)
About March 8, 1921
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
