Historical Events
- 114th Grand National: Gerry Scott wins aboard 13/2 favourite Merryman II; first clear favourite to win in 33 years
- Iraq executes 30 after attack on Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Qasim
- Orioles-Reds series planned for Havana is moved to Miami
- USC captures NCAA swimming title
Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Grey, American actress (Dirty Dancing), born in New York City
- Marcus Allen, American College-Pro Football HOF running back who won Heisman Trophy 1981 USC; Super Bowl XVIII MVP LA Raiders; NFL MVP 1985; First-team All-Pro 1982, 85; KC Chiefs), born in San Diego, California
Famous Divorces
Yul Brynner
Academy Award-winning actor Yul Brynner (39) divorces actress Virginia Gilmore (40) after 15 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Ian Keith, American actor (Abraham Lincoln, Queen Christina, Cleopatra, 3 Musketeers), dies from a heart attack at 61
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About March 26, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
#1 Song: My Old Man's A Dustman - Lonnie Donegan
