Historical Events
- 1st performance of Benjamin Britten's "Requiem Symphony"
- 3rd NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Wisconsin beats Washington State, 39-34; Badgers' forward John Kotz is named tournament Most Outstanding Player
- WPAT radio in NJ begins broadcasting (country music format)
Famous Birthdays
- Terence Hill, Italian actor (Super Fuzz, They Call Me Trinity), born in Venice, Italy