Historical Events
Bradman Scores 369
Australian cricket's batting maestro Don Bradman scores 369 in 253 minutes (46 fours, 4 sixes) in South Australia's innings and 349 run win over Tasmania
Famous Birthdays
- Buell Neidlinger, American pop, jazz, and classical session cellist and double bassist (Cecil Taylor; Frank Zappa; Duane Eddy), born in New York City (d. 2018)
- Henny Boskamp [Hoelscher], actor (Troeleke)
Famous Divorces
D. W. Griffith
Film director D. W. Griffith (61) divorces Linda Arvidson (50) after 30 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Grand Duchess of Hesse, dies at 59
1936 Highlights
About March 2, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
