Historical Events
- Coal mine explosion kills 171 at Castle Gate, Utah
Famous Birthdays
- Judy Johnson [Betty Bonney], American singer (Your Show of Shows; "How Little We Know"), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut [1]
- Sean McClory, Irish actor (The Californians, My Chauffeur), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 2003)
About March 8, 1924
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces