Historical Events
Billie Holiday Released
Jazz musician Billie Holiday is released early from Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia due to good behavior
Famous Birthdays
- Margaret Weis, American sci-fi and fantasy author (Dragons of Spring Dawning), born in Independence, Missouri
- Michael Bruce, American rock guitarist and keyboard player (Alice Cooper, 1969-73), born in Arizona
- Stuart Saunders Smith, American contemporary classical composer and percussionist (Links; Good Night), born in Portland, Maine
About March 16, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
