Historical Events
- Dutch DC-6 crashes near Frankfurt, killing 44
- Wales wins Five Nations Rugby Championship, Grand Slam & Triple Crown with a 9-5 win over France at St. Helen's Ground, Swansea
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Costas, American sportscaster and talk show host (Later), born in Queens, New York
- Jay Dee Daugherty, American drummer, worked with Patti Smith, born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- "Uncle" Dave Macon, American vaudeville and Grand Ole Opry banjo player, singer-songwriter and comedian, dies at 81
D. S. Senanayake (1884-1952)
Ceylonese politician and leader of Sri Lankan independence movement (1st Prime Minister of Ceylon, 1947-52), dies after falling from a horse, possibly from a stroke, at 67
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About March 22, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
