Historical Events
- "Sweeney Todd" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 557 performances
- ESPN and NCAA come to an agreement giving the network worldwide multi-media rights to NCAA championships for various sports
Famous Birthdays
- Mikkel Kessler, Danish boxer (WBA super-middleweight title x 3; WBC title x 2; IBA title 2002), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Deaths
- Dolores Costello, American actress (Noah's Ark, Expensive Women), dies at 73
- Molla Mustafa Barzani, Kurdish leader (KDP), dies at 75
1979 Highlights
About March 1, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
