What Happened on March 8, 2023

Historical Events

  • 171 trillion pieces of plastic now litter the world's oceans, increasing from 16 trillion in 2005, estimate scientists from Gyres Institute [1]
  • Oldest known reference to Norse god Odin from fifth century, revealed on gold disc from Vindelev hoard, Western Denmark, by Danish scientists [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Cruz Miguel Ortíz Cuadra, Puerto Rican food historian (face of Puerto Rican cuisine), dies at 67 [1]
  • Gianmarco Calleri, Italian soccer entrepreneur (President SS Lazio 1986-92, Torino FC 1994-97), dies at 81
  • Jakob Jež, Slovenian composer (Klas pri klasu (Ear by Ear)), and pedagogue, dies at 93
  • Joe Pamensky, South African cricket administrator (president South African Cricket Union 1976-91), dies at 92
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About March 8, 2023

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

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