Historical Events
Event of Interest
Forbes Richest List released, Bill Gates No. 1 with $75 billion, number of world's billionaires shrinks to 1,810
- Gene for grey hair (IRF4) discovery announced by Scientists from University College London in "Nature Communications"
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sends a strong message on the issue of domestic violence; issues a 30-game suspension to NY Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman
- South Korean opposition MPs set a world record for longest filibuster - 9 days (192 hours) trying to block anti-terror bill
- Two Guatemalan military officers are convicted of sexual slavery during country's civil war - first ever prosecution of sexual slavery during an armed conflict
Election of Interest
US primary elections: Super Tuesday - both Republican Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton win seven state races each
2016 History
Famous Deaths
- Jim Kimsey, American co-founder of AOL, dies at 76
- Martha Wright [Wiederrecht;], American stage, concert and radio singer and actress (South Pacific; The Sound Of Music)), dies at 92
- Tony Warren [Anthony McVay Simpson], English actor & screenwriter (Coronation Street), dies at 79
About March 1, 2016
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
#1 Song: Work - 
#1 Song: 7 Years - Lukas Graham
