Famous Birthdays
- Conchata Ferrell, American actress (LA Law, Two and a Half Men), born in Loudendale, West Virginia (d. 2020)
- Mike Newell, English director and producer (Bad Blood, Awakening, Amazing Grace & Chuck), born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire
- Richard Eyre, English film, theatre, television and opera director (National Theatre), born in Barnstaple, Devon, England
Famous Deaths
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Russian-American piano virtuoso, conductor, and composer (Aleko; Piano Concerto No. 3), dies at 69
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About March 28, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries