Historical Events
- Italian town of Cassino destroyed by Allied bombing
Famous Birthdays
- David Costell, American rock bassist (Gary Lewis and The Playboys - "This Diamond Ring"), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Gordon "Jazz" Summers, British music manager (Wham, Snow Patrol), born in Winchester, Hampshire (d. 2015)
- Jacques Doillon director/writer (La Fille de Quinze Ans)
- Ralph MacDonald, Trinbagonian-American jazz and R&B percussionist and songwriter ("Just the Two of Us"; "Where Is The Love"), born in Harlem, New York City (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Otto von Below, German commandant (WWI), dies at 86
1944 Highlights
About March 15, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
