Historical Events
- Fujiyoshida, a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, in the center of the Japanese main island of Honshū is founded
- Indonesian army offensive against Darul Islam on Java
Famous Birthdays
- Curt Smith, American author and media host
- Guy Perry [Adrian Peritore], American rock guitarist (Motels, 1982-87 - "Only the Lonely"; "Suddenly Last Summer"), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Jimmie Vaughan, American blues-rock guitarist (Fabulous Thunderbirds - "Wrap It Up"), born in Dallas, Texas
- Madan Lal, cricketer (Indian medium pacer in the 70's)
- Mohamed Ben Rehaiem, Tunisian soccer midfielder (35 caps; CS Sfaxien), born in Sfax, Tunisia (d. 2020)
- Suzanne Lynch (née Donaldson), New Zealand pop singer (The Chicks), and session vocalist (Cat Stevens), born in New Zealand
- Tanya Boyd, actress (Celeste-Days of our Life), born in Detroit, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Kathleen Lockhart Manning, American composer, dies at 60
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About March 20, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces