Historical Events
- 1st US opera telecast, W2XBS, NYC: Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci"
Famous Birthdays
Chuck Norris (84 years old)
American martial arts actor (Missing in Action), born in Ryan, Oklahoma
- David Rabe, American playwright (Streamers), born in Dubuque, Iowa
- Dean Torrence, American surf music singer (Jan & Dean - "The Little Old Lady From Pasadena"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Francis Schwartz, American experimental classical music composer (Fluxus), and educator (University of Puerto Rico, 1969-99), born in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Joe Bugel, American football coach (offensive line Washington Redskins 'Hogs', Super Bowl 1982, 87; Phoenix Cardinals, Oakland Raiders), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Louis de Vries, Dutch actor (Blokkade, Ghetto, Merchant of Venice), dies at 68
- Mikhaïl Boulgakov, Russian writer (b. 1891)
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About March 10, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
