Historical Events
- American bandleader Artie Shaw records "Frenesi" on RCA Victor label
Famous Birthdays
- Germán Castro Caycedo, Colombian writer and journalist
- Owen Spencer-Thomas, English broadcaster, journalist and Anglican clergyman
About March 3, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
