Famous Birthdays
- (Irving Milford) "Miff" Mole, American jazz trombonist, and composer (Red Nichols and His Five Pennies - "Slippin' Around"; Sophie Tucker), born in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York (d. 1961)
- Dorothy Gish, American film actress (Orphans of the Storm), born in Massillon, Ohio (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- William Rosecrans, American Civil War Union general (b. 1819)
1898 Highlights
About March 11, 1898
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
