What Happened on March 26, 1952

Historical Events

  • 14th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Kansas beats St. Johns, 80-63; first tournament to have a true "Final Four" format
  • Friedrich Durrenmatt's "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi" premieres in Munich

Famous Birthdays

  • David Amess, British politician (C), born in London
  • Didier Pironi, French auto racer who won 24 Hours of Le Mans 1978; winner 3 x Formula 1 GP, born in Villecresnes, France (d. 1987)
  • John Batdorf. American singer-songwriter (Silver - "Wham Bam"), born in Springfield, Ohio
  • Monte Yoho, American Southern rock drummer (The Outlaws, 1969-79, 2005–2021), born in Lakeland, Florida

About March 26, 1952

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries