What Happened on March 7, 1950

Historical Events

  • Ice Pairs Championship at London won by K Kennedy & P Kennedy (USA)
  • Ladies' Figure Skating Championship in London won by Alena Vrzanova CZE
  • Men's Figure Skating World Championship in London won by Dick Button (USA)

Famous Birthdays

  • Franco Harris, American Pro Football HOF running back (Super Bowl 1974, 75, 78, 79; 9 x Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1977; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Fort Dix, New Jersey (d. 2022) [1]
  • Iris Chacón, Puerto Rican singer, dancer, and TV personality, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • J.R. Richard, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1980; NL ERA leader 1979; NL strikeout leader 1978, 79; Houston Astros), born in Vienna, Louisiana (d. 2021)
  • Mark Pinter, American actor (Behind the Screen, Another World), born in Decorah, Iowa

About March 7, 1950

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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