Historical Events
- 27th Grand National: Captain Henry Coventry wins aboard French outsider Alcibiade at 100/7
- Battle of Kingston, North Carolina (Wilcox's ridge, Wise's Forks)
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick William Goudy, American printer and type designer, born in Bloomington, Illinois (d. 1947)
About March 8, 1865
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
