What Happened on March 18, 1950

Historical Events

  • "Touch & Go" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 176 performances
  • CCNY beats Bradley 69-61 for the NIT championship

Famous Birthdays

  • Brad Dourif, American actor (Eyes of Laura Mars, Fatal Beauty, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), born in Huntington, West Virginia
  • Frank O’Keefe, American southern rock bassist (The Outlaws, 1968-76), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1995)
  • James Conlon, American conductor (Los Angeles opera, 2006-present; Cincinnati May Festival, 1979-2016; Ravinia Festival, 2005-15), born in Queens, New York
  • John Hartman, American rock drummer (Doobie Brothers, 1970–79 & 1987–92 - "China Grove"), born in Falls Church, Virginia (d. 2022)
  • Larry Perkins, Australian racing driver
  • Richard Kretchmer, English artist and historian

About March 18, 1950

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces