Historical Events
- 1st US opera telecast, W2XBS, NYC, I Pagliacci
Famous Birthdays
Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris [Carlos Ray], American martial arts actor (Missing in Action), born in Ryan, Oklahoma
- David Rabe, Dubuque Iowa, playwright (Streamers)
- Dean Torrence, American surf music singer (Jan & Dean - "The Little Old Lady From Pasadena"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Francis Schwartz, composer
- Joe Bugel, American football coach (offensive line Washington Redskins 'Hogs', Super Bowl 1982, 87; Phoenix Cardinals, Oakland Raiders), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Louis de Vries, Dutch actor (Blokkade, Ghetto, Merchant of Venice), dies at 68
- Mikhaïl Boulgakov, Russian writer (b. 1891)
1940 Highlights
About March 10, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
