Historical Events
- 2nd NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Indiana beats Kansas, 60-42; Hoosiers' forward Marvin Huffman is named tournament Most Outstanding Player
Famous Birthdays
Jerry Lucas (84 years old)
NBA center (Olympic gold 1960, NY Knicks), born in Middletown, Ohio
- Jim Criner, American college football coach (Boise State, Iowa State, Scottish Claymores), born in Lurton, Arkansas
- Norman Gifford, English cricket spin bowler (15 Tests, 33 wickets, BB 5/55; Worcestershire, CCC, Warwickshire CCC), born in Ulverston, England
Famous Weddings
Walter Cronkite
Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite weds Mary Elizabeth Maxwell at the Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About March 30, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
