Historical Events
- 104th Grand National: Jimmy Power wins aboard 10/1 Irish co-favourite Freebooter; estimated 500,00 in attendance including Royal Family
- Wales outclasses France, 21-0 at the National Stadium, Cardiff to clinch the Five Nations Rugby Championship, Grand Slam and Triple Crown
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Greenberg, American jazz and new age saxophonist, composer, and producer (Shadowfax), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1995)
- Robert O'Reilly, American stage and screen actor (Star Trek - "Klingon Chancellor Gowron"), born in New York City
- Ronald "Ronnie" McDowell, American country singer ("The King Is Gone"), born in Portland, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Frank Buck, American actor (Africa Screams, Tiger Queen, Tiger Fangs), dies at 62
About March 25, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries