Famous Deaths
- Ali Farka Touré, Malian musician (b. 1939)
- Ansen [Nancy Ann] Dibble, Dutch sci-fi author (Summerfair), dies at 63
- Gordon Parks, photographer (b. 1912)
- John Junkin, British actor and scriptwriter (A Hard Day's Night), dies at 76
What Happened on March 7, 2006
Day of the Week: Tuesday