Historical Events
- Ireland retains Five Nations Rugby Championship & Triple Crown with a 5-0 win over Wales at St. Helen's Ground, Swansea
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Payne, American rock keyboardist (Little Feat - "Time Loves a Hero"), born in Waco, Texas
- David Mellor, secretary of the British treasury/MP
- Mary Alice Williams, American television news reporter and anchor (CNN; NBC; WNET; CBS; NJN), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Mike Gibbins, Welsh musician and drummer (Badfinger - "Come and Get It"; "No Matter What"), born in Swansea, Wales (d. 2005)
- Moctesuma Esparza, Mexican-American producer and filmmaker
- Sara Lane, American actress (Elizabeth Grainger-The Virginian), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Maria "Beppie" Bakker, Dutch actress abd wife of Piet Vink Sr, dies at 95
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About March 12, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
