What Happened on March 28, 1950

Historical Events

  • 12th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: CCNY beats Bradley, 71-68; City College of NY first to win NCAA & National Invitational Basketball in same year

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeffrey Miller, American student, killed by soldiers of the Ohio Army National Guard at Kent State University while protesting against US military, born in Plainview, New York (d. 1970)
  • John Whittaker, New Zealand rugby league utility back (26 Tests; Wellington; Warrington), born in Wellington, New Zealand (d. 2020)

Famous Deaths

  • Georgine M "May" Basting, actress (Occupier), dies at 67
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights

About March 28, 1950

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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