What Happened on March 8, 2019

Historical Events

  • US national women's soccer team sue for equal pay by filing a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against United States Soccer Federation

Famous Deaths

  • Michael Gielen, Austrian conductor (Frankfurt Opera, 1967-87); Cincinnati Symphony, 1980-86); Southwest German Radio Symphony, 1986-99), and composer, dies at 91
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About March 8, 2019

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
  • UK #1 Song: Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi