Historical Events
- 5 time American Horse of the Year, Kelso, retires from racing
- North Vietnamese capture US Green Beret Camp at Ashau Valley
Famous Birthdays
- Edie Brickell, American rock singer-songwriter (New Bohemians - '"What I Am"), married to Paul Simon, born in Oak Cliff, Texas
- Gráinne Mulvey, Irish contemporary classical composer (Rational Optional Insanity; Scorched Earth; Akanos), born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
- Michael Timlin, American MLB pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays), born in Midland, Texas
- Stephen Mailer, American actor (Red Meat, League of Their Own, War & Love), born in New York City
Famous Weddings
- Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix (later Queen Beatrix) (28) weds German aristocrat Claus von Amsberg (39) in Amsterdam
Famous Deaths
- Frits Zernike, Dutch physicist, invented phase-contrast microscope (Nobel 1953), dies at 77
- Mari Sandoz, American author (Cheyenne Autumn), dies at 64
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About March 10, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
#1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
