Historical Events
- US Supreme Court rules in McCollum v. Board of Education that religious instruction in public schools is unconstitutional
Famous Birthdays
- Jethro [Geoffrey Rowe], British stand-up comedian (This Train Don't Stop Camborne Wednesdays), born in St Buryan, Cornwall, England (d. 2021)
- Little Peggy March [Margaret Battavio], American pop vocalist ("I Will Follow Him"), born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Emily Bissell, American welfare worker and founder of Christmas Seals, dies at 86
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About March 8, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
