Historical Events
- Construction of the Alaska Highway begins
Famous Birthdays
Bert Campaneris (82 years old)
Cuban-American baseball player (Oakland A's), born in Pueblo Nuevo, Cuba
- Gary Walker [Leeds], American musician (The Standells; The Walker Brothers), born in Glendale, California
- John Cale, Welsh musician, composer and singer-songwriter (Velvet Underground), born in Garnant, Wales
- Mark Lindsay, American rock vocalist (Paul Revere & Raiders - "Kicks"; "Indian Reservation"), born in Eugene, Oregon
About March 9, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces