Historical Events
- 102nd Grand National: 50/1 chance Sheila's Cottage first mare to win the GN for 46 years; ridden by Irish jockey Arthur Thompson
20th Academy Awards
20th Academy Awards: "Gentleman's Agreement", Loretta Young, Ronald Colman win
1st Live Televised Symphony
First live televised symphony performances: Eugene Ormandy leads Philadelphia Orchestra on CBS, followed 90 minutes later by Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Orchestra on NBC
Famous Birthdays
Bobby Orr (76 years old)
Canadian Hockey HOF defenseman (Art Ross Trophy 1970, 75; Stanley Cup 1970, 72 Boston Bruins; 8 x NHL first All-Star team; 8 x James Norris Trophy), born in Parry Sound, Ontario
- Henny Eman, Aruban politician and the 1st Prime Minister of Aruba (1986-89, 1994-2001), born in Aruba
- John de Lancie, American actor (Star Trek Next Generation - "Q"; Days of Our Lives), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pamela Sargent, American sci-fi author (Venus of Dreams, Cloned Lives), born in Ithaca, New York
About March 20, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
