Historical Events
- Dr. Ernest Lawrence, nuclear scientist and Nobel laureate, receives first West Point Sylvanus Thayer Award, presented to an outstanding US citizen whose service in the national interest exemplifies devotion to ideals of West Point motto: "Duty, Honor, Country"
- USSR performs atmospheric nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Hall, American comedian (SNL, 1982-84), and screenwriter, born in Santa Barbara, California
Gary Oldman (66 years old)
British Academy Award and BAFTA Award-winnig actor (Sid and Nancy; Immortal Beloved; Darkest Hour), born in London, England
- Lynn Mabry, American R&B and rock session and touring vocalist (P-Funk; Brides of Funkenstein; Talking Heads; Sheila E), born in Vallejo, California
- Marlies Göhr, East German sprinter (Olympic gold 100m relay 1976, 80; World Champion 100m 1983), born in Gera, Germany
- [Jonathan] Butch Norton, American drummer (Eels), born in Inglewood, California
Famous Deaths
- Cyril M. Kornbluth, American sci-fi writer (Space Merchants), dies at 34
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About March 21, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
