Historical Events
- Ben Carson announces he is dropping out of the Republican presidential nomination race
Famous Weddings
Rupert Murdoch
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch (84) and model Jerry Hall (59) marry in a private civil ceremony at Spencer House in London
Famous Deaths
- P.A. Sangma, Indian politician (4th Chief Minister of Meghalaya), dies at 68
- Pat Conroy, American writer (The Great Santini, Prince of Tides), dies at 70
- Zhou Xiaoyan, Chinese operatic soprano and pedagogue (Shanghai Conservatory, 1949-65 and 1970-78), dies at 98
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About March 4, 2016
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces