Historical Events
- 6th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Utah defeats Dartmouth, 42-40; Utes' first title; small forward Arnie Ferrin is named tournament MOP
- Astrid Lindgren sprains ankle and begins writing "Pippi Longstocking"
Famous Birthdays
- Ken Howard, American actor (Ken - The White Shadow), born in El Centro California (d. 2016)
Rick Barry (80 years old)
Basketball forward (NY Nets, Golden State Warriors), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Chayyim Most, Rabbi/Maggid of Kovono, killed by Nazis
- Stephen Leacock, Canadian economist and humorist (Literary Lapses), dies at 75
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About March 28, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
