Historical Events
- 1,774 kg (largest observed) stony meteorite falls in Jilin, China
Famous Birthdays
- (Gareth) "Gaz" Coombes, British rock guitarist and singer-songwriter (Supergrass - "Alright"), born in Oxford, England
- Freddie Prinze Jr, actor (I Know What You Did Last Summer)
- Hines Ward, American football player
- Juan Encarnacion, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Alfons Rebane, Estonian military commander (b. 1908)
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About March 8, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) - The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance) - Tina Charles
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