Famous Birthdays
Juvénal Habyarimana (1937-1994)
Rwandan General, Dictator and President of Rwanda (1973-94) who was assassinated at the start of the Rwandan genocide, born in Ruanda-Urundi, Belgian Colonial Empire
- Juvénal Hayarimana, president of Rwanda (1973-94)
- Pamela McEvoy-Johnston, psychotherapist-board member (WIC)
- Raynoma Singleton [Gordy], music producer and singer-songwriter (Motown), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2016)
- Richard Fariña, American folk singer-songwriter ("Birmingham Sunday"), and novelist ("Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me"), born in New York City (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Albert Verwey, Dutch poet and literary historian (Motion), dies at 71
Howie Morenz (1902-1937)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (Montreal Canadiens, 3-time Stanley Cup winner), dies of a heart attack at 34
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About March 8, 1937
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
