Dinah Shore, American singer and actress (died 1994)

Dinah Shore was an American singer, actress, television personality, and the chart-topping female vocalist of the 1940s. She rose to prominence as a recording artist during the Big Band era. She achieved even greater success a decade later in television, mainly as the host of a series of variety programs for the Chevrolet automobile company.

March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 305 days remain until the end of the year.