Famous Birthdays
- Chris Squire, British progressive rock bassist, founding and longest serving member of Yes, 1969-2014 ("The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)"), born in Kingsbury, London, England (d. 2015)
- James Ellroy, American crime writer (L.A. Confidential), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jean O'Leary, American gay and lesbian rights activist and politician (d. 2005)
- Leron Lee, American baseball outfielder (NPB All-Star 1977, 79, 80, 81; Best Nine Award 1977, 80, 84, 85; Lotte Orions), born in Bakersfield, California
- Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, New Zealand-born Australian wrongly convicted of killing her baby Azaria, born in Whakatāne, New Zealand
- Mike Moran, English musician, film score composer (Time Bandits; Water), and songwriter ("Rock Bottom"), born in Leeds, England
- Shakin' Stevens [Michael Barrett], Welsh rock singer ("This Ole House"; "Oh Julie"; "You Drive Me Crazy"), born in Cardiff, Wales
Famous Deaths
- Antonin Artaud, French poet/actor (Napoleon), dies at 51
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About March 4, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
