Historical Events
Academy Awards
25th Academy Awards: "Greatest Show on Earth", Gary Cooper & Shirley Booth win (1st time televised)
Event of Interest
Tennessee Williams' "Camino Real" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Sheehan, American rock bassist (Talas; Mr Big - "To Be With You"; David Lee Roth), born in Buffalo, New York
- Hans Rinn, German DR, 2 man lugist (Olympic gold 1976, 80)
- Ricky Wilson, American rock guitarist (B-52's - "Rock Lobster"; "Love Shack"), born in Athens, Georgia
About March 19, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: She Wears Red Feathers - Guy Mitchell