Historical Events
- 10th Grand National: Capt. Josey Little aboard 12/1 Chandler wins; race marred by fatal falls of 3 competitors
Famous Birthdays
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens, American sculptor and designer (Saint Gaudens Double Eagle $20 gold piece), born in Dublin, United Kingdom (d. 1907)
About March 1, 1848
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
