Historical Events
- 1st helicopter licensed for commercial use (NYC)
Famous Birthdays
- Jean Pagé, Canadian sports journalist (host: 'La Soirée du hockey' and '110%'), born in Chicoutimi, Quebec (d. 2019)
- Mohammad Nazir, Pakistani cricket spin bowler (14 Tests, BB 7/99; Pakistan railways CC, Punjab Uni CC), born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Randy Meisner, American rock bassist and vocalist (Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band; Linda Ronstadt; The Eagles, 1971-77 - "Take It To The Limit"), born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Lanchester, English Engineer who built the first British petrol automobile (1896), dies at 77
1946 Highlights
About March 8, 1946
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
