3 March (people)

* 1924 - Actor John Woodnutt was born.The Independent
* 1930 - Actor Shirley Cooklin was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1937 - Sculptor John Blundall was born.The Herald Scotland
* 1945 - Actor Michael Ladkin was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1951 - Director-General of the BBC Tony Hall was born.People Pill
* 1965 - Actor Ian Beattie was born.People Pill
* 1968 - Scientist Brian Cox was born.Famous Scientists
* 1976 - Actor Patti Clare was born.Famous Birthdays
* 1977 - Actor Sarah Smart was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1992 - Actor Robert Beatty died.Aveleyman
* 2004 - Actor Sheila Dunn died.Doctor Who Guide
* 2015 - Make-up artist Eileen Mair died.Forum for former BBC staff