 Charles Manson's folk album "Lie" debuts on Awareness Records on this date in 1970. Proceeds from the album sales go toward Manson's legal defense fund. The album's cover is modeled after Life magazine.

 Richard Manuel of The Band commits suicide on this date in 1986.

 "An Evening With Diana Ross" airs on NBC-TV in 1977.

Friday, March 7

 Actress Sandra Dee divorces Bobby Darin in 1967.

 On this date in 1976, Elton John is the first rock star since The Beatles to have his likeness cast in wax at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in London.

Saturday, March 8

 The Fillmore East concert hall opens in New York City in 1968.

 The Dave Clark Five makes the first of its many appearances on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show" on this date in 1964.

 Muhammad Ali faces his first career defeat to Joe Frazier in a 15-round decision in New York City on this date in 1971.