Historical Events
- WAGA TV channel 5 in Atlanta, GA (CBS) begins broadcasting
- WBAP-FM, Fort Worth Texas, begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Lismont, Belgian marathon runner (Olympic silver 1972)
About March 8, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
