Historical Events
- Bus carrying a roller skater troupe to Cincinnati from St.Louis crashes into a bridge abutment in Salem, Illinois, killing 21 people
- National Gallery of Art established by Congress
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Luxon, British operatic baritone (Owen Wingrave), born in Redruth, England
- Billy Stewart, American R&B singer ("I Do Love You"; "Summertime"), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1970)
- Erskine Sandiford, Premier of Barbados, 1987-94)
About March 24, 1937
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
