Historical Events
- "The Star-Spangled Banner" officially becomes US national anthem by congressional resolution; lyrics by Francis Scott Key in 1814, set to John Stafford Smith's 18th century tune "The Anacreontic Song"
Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway records "Minnie the Moocher" (Jazz's 1st million seller)
Famous Birthdays
- Piet Bambergen, Dutch comic and actor (The Mounties; The Mad Adventures of Sherlock Jones), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1996)
About March 3, 1931
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
