Historical Events
Louis vs Paycheck
American boxer Joe Louis KOs Johnny Paycheck in 2 rounds to retain heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Astrud Gilberto (née Weinert), Brazilian samba singer ("The Girl From Ipanema"), born in Salvador, Brazil (d. 2023)
- Eden Kane [Richard Graham Sarstedt], British pop singer ("Well I Ask You"), born in New Delhi, British India
- Raymond Davis, American rock vocalist (Funkadelic - "Knee Deep"), born in Sumter, South Carolina (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Obolensky, Russian prince and English rugby union winger (4 caps; Leicester Tigers RUFC, Oxford Uni RFC), dies in an aircraft training accident for RAF at 24
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About March 29, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
