Historical Events
- Battle of Elkhorn Tavern ends with Confederate withdrawal
- Confederate ironclad "Merrimack" launched
- Naval Engagement at Hampton Roads, VA CSS Virginia, Jamestown & Yorktown vs USS Cumberland, Congress & Monitor
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Lee, Father of Playgrounds movement, born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1937)
Famous Deaths
- Adrien de La Fage, composer, dies at 56
About March 8, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
