Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
11th Academy of Country Music Awards: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn win
PGA Players Championship
PGA Tournament Players Championship, Inverrary CC: Jack Nicklaus wins his second TPC title, 3 strokes ahead of runner-up J. C. Snead
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Malkoff, American TV News Reporter
- Travis Kvapil, American auto racer (NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion 2003), born in Janesville, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- George "Rube" Foster, American baseball pitcher (World Series 1915, 16; no-hitter 1916; Boston Red Sox), dies at 88
- Jean Martinon, French conductor & composer, dies at 66
About March 1, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Machine (Part 1) - The Miracles
#1 Song: I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance) - Tina Charles
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