Historical Events
- Bank of America adopts the name VISA for its credit cards
- PGA of America announces a sudden-death playoff format for the PGA Championship to be implemented; previously an 18-hole playoff applied after tie in regulation 72 holes
- US extends territorial waters to 200 miles
Famous Birthdays
- Esther Cañadas, Spanish actress and supermodel
- Rens Blom, Dutch athlete (World C'ships gold pole vault 2005), born in Munstergeleen, Netherlands
- Rod White, American archer (Olympic gold team 1996, bronze 2000), born in Sharon, Pennsylvania
About March 1, 1977
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born") - Barbra Streisand
#1 Song: When I Need You - Leo Sayer
