Historical Events
- 9th ACC Men's Basketball Tournament: Wake Forest beats Clemson, 77-66
- British Antarctic Territory forms
Famous Birthdays
- Glen E. Friedman, American photographer and artist
- Herschel Walker, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (Heisman Trophy 1982, U of Georgia; Pro Bowl 1987, 88), Dallas Cowboys), born in Wrightsville, Georgia
Jackie Joyner-Kersee (62 years old)
American athlete (Olympic gold heptathlon 1988, 92; long jump 1988; World C'ship gold x 4), born in East St. Louis, Illinois
- Steve Blackmore, Welsh rugby union prop (4 caps; Cardiff RFC), born in Cardiff, Wales (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Cairine Ray Wilson, Canadian politician and diplomat (1st woman appointed to Canadian senate 1930), dies at 77 [1]
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About March 3, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
#1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
