Historical Events
- US rocket flies record 4800 kph to 126km height
Famous Birthdays
- (Edmond) "Eddy" Grant, Guyanese–British reggae singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist ("Electric Avenue"), born in Plaisance, British Guiana
- Elaine Paige, British musical theater singer and actress (Evita; Sunset Boulevard), born in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England
- Jacques Kloes, Dutch rock singer (Dizzy Man's Band - "The Show"; "Matter of Facts"), born in Heemskerk, Holland (d. 2015)
- Paquirri, Spanish bullfighter (d. 1984)
- Richard Hickox, British organist, musical director, and conductor (City of London Sinfonia, 1971-2008; London Symphony Chorus from 1976-91), born in Stokenchurch in Buckinghamshire, England (d. 2008)
Famous Weddings
- Actor Eli Wallach marries actress Anne Jackson
Famous Deaths
- Charles Prince, cricketer (5 & 1 in only Test for South Africa), dies
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About March 5, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
