What Happened on March 29, 2020

Historical Events

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari orders a lockdown in the cities of Lagos and Abuja after the country records 97 COVID-19 cases and one death

US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warns America may see between 100,000 - 200,000 deaths from COVID-19

Alan Merrill [Allan Sachs], American vocalist and songwriter (The Arrows -"I Love Rock 'n' Roll"), dies from COVID-19 complications at 69
Jamary Oliveira, Brazilian composer (Sanctus; Piano Pièce), and music professor, dies at 76
Jim Lambright, American college football coach (University of Washington 1993-98; 44–25–1 record), dies from complications of dementia at 77
Joe Diffie, American country singer and guitarist (Home), dies of COVID-19 complications at 61
José Luis Capón, Spanish soccer defender (13 caps; Atlético Madrid, 200 games), dies of COVID-19 at 72
Ken Shimura, Japanese comedian and actor (Shimura Ken no Bakatono-sama), dies of COVID-19 at 70