Historical Events
- "Timbuktu!" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
Film & TV History
Charlie Chaplin's coffin and remains are stolen from a Swiss cemetery in an extortion plot
Famous Birthdays
- Alicia Leigh Willis, American actress (General Hospital, 2001-06), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Donovan Patton, American television actor (Blue's Clues), born in Naval Air Station Agana, Guam
Jensen Ackles (46 years old)
American actor (Days Of Our Lives: Supernatural), born in Dallas, Texas
- Ken Harvey, American baseball first baseman (MLB All Star 2004; KC Royals), born in Los Angeles, California
About March 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba
