What Happened on March 12, 1948

Historical Events

  • -5°F lowest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland, Ohio in month of March (record tied in 1984)

Famous Birthdays

  • Dana Walden, American R&B keyboardist (Champaign - "How 'Bout Us"), born in Champaign, Illinois

James Taylor (76 years old)

American singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Fire And Rain"; "You've Got A Friend"; "Shower The People"), born in Boston, Massachusetts

  • Kent Conrad, (Sen-D North Dakota)
  • Les Holroyd, British progressive rock musician (Barclay James Harvest), born in Oldham England
  • Virginia Bottomley, British minister of health and heritage, born in Dunoon, Scotland

About March 12, 1948

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces