Historical Events
- Montreal Canadiens lose record tying NHL 15th straight game at home
Sauer Wrestling Champion
Peter Saur, fighting as Ray Steele, beats Bronko Nagurski in St Louis, to become National Wrestling Association Heavyweight Champion
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel J Travanti, American actor (Hill Street Blues - "Capt. Frank Furillo"), born in Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Harald Gerlach, German writer, born in Bolesławiec, Poland (d. 2001)
- Rudi Dutschke, German political activist (Socialist Students Union (SDS)), born in Schönefeld, Germany (d. 1979)
- Viktor Savinykh, Soviet-Russian cosmonaut (Soyuz T-4, T-13, TM-5), born in Berezkiny, Kirov, Russia
Famous Weddings
Oliver Hardy
Comedian Oliver Hardy (48) marries film assistant Virginia Lucille Jones (30)
Famous Deaths
- Edwin Markham, American poet (1st winner of American Academy of Poets Award 1937), dies at 87
- John Huston Finley, American academic and editor (NY Times 1937-38, President of the American Geographical Society), dies at 76
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About March 7, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
