Historical Events
- First known COVID-19 case identified in New York, a health care worker returning from Iran
- Muhyiddin Yassin sworn as Malaysian Prime Minister by Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah
- Pete Buttigieg drops out of the US Democratic presidential race
- Turkey launches major offensive against Syrian government in northern Syria after 36 Turkish soldiers killed in air and artillery strikes 3 days earlier
Famous Deaths
- Ernesto Cardenal, Nicaraguan Catholic priest, politician, poet, and writer, dies from ongoing heart and kidney issues at 95
Jack Welch
Jack Welch, American businessman & CEO of General Electric (GE), dies of renal failure at 84
- Stefan Lindqvist, Swedish soccer midfielder (5 caps; IFK Göteborg), dies from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at 52
2020 Highlights
About March 1, 2020
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Box - Roddy Ricch- #1 Song: No Time To Die - Billie Eilish
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