What Happened on March 8, 1921

Historical Events

  • Spanish Premier Eduardo Dato Iradier is assassinated while exiting the parliament building in Madrid.

Famous Birthdays

Alan Hale Jr. (1921-1990)

American actor (Skipper-Gilligan's Island), born in Los Angeles, California

  • Egbert George "Pete" Pitterson, Jamaican-British jazz trumpeter, born in Kingston, Jamaica< British West Indies (d. 1994)
Born in 1921
1921 Highlights

About March 8, 1921

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces