Historical Events
- Streaming service Hulu launches for public access in the United States
Famous Deaths
- Alun Hoddinott, Welsh composer (Floriture), dies at 78
- Howard Metzenbaum, American businessman and politician (U.S. Senator from Ohio), dies at 90
- Jorge Guinzburg, Argentine journalist, producer, humorist, and TV, theater and radio host (b. 1949)
- Lazare Ponticelli, the last "poilu", French foot soldier of World War One, dies at 110 (b. 1897)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About March 12, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces