Historical Events
- Egyptian government-Ali Maher Pasha resigns
- Helgoland, in North Sea, returned to West Germany by Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Winters, American basketball guard (NBA All-Star 1976, 78; Milwaukee Bucks) and coach (Vancouver Grizzlies; Golden State Warriors), born in Rockaway, New York
- Dave Barr, Canadian golfer (US Open 1985 runner-up), born in Kelowna, British Columbia
- Leigh Matthews, Australian Football Hall of Fame rover (Hawthorne FC), coach (Collingwood 1990 premiers; Brisbane 2001-03 premiers) and broadcaster (7 Network; 3AW), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Martin O'Neill, Northern Irish soccer midfielder (64 caps; Nottingham Forest) and manager (Rep of Ireland; Leicester City, Celtic, Aston Villa, Sunderland), born in Kilrea, Northern Ireland
- Steven Barnes, American writer
Famous Deaths
- Mariano Azuela, Mexican novelist (The Flies, The Bosses), dies at 79
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About March 1, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
