Historical Events
- 2nd day of the Great blizzard of '88 in north east US (400 die)
Famous Birthdays
- Hall Johnson, American composer (Hall Johnson Choir), born in Athens, Georgia (d. 1970)
- Hans Knappertsbusch, German conductor (Bavarian State Opera, 1922-36), born in Elberfeld, Germany (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Bergh, American social reformer who founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and co-founded the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), dies at 76
1888 Highlights
About March 12, 1888
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
