Historical Events
- Bell Telephone Laboratories announces invention of the phototransistor in Murray Hill, New Jersey
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Ball, British guitarist (Procul Harum - "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"), born in Birmingham, England (d. 2015)
- Dave McCurdy, American lawyer, politician (US Representative for Oklahoma (D), 1981-95), and lobbyist, born in Canadian, Texas
- Gene Bowen, American guitarist and composer (Wonder's Edge), born in Biloxi, Mississippi
Robbie Coltrane (1950-2022)
Scottish comedian and BAFTA Award-winning actor (Cracker; Harry Potter films; Nuns on the Run), born in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire
- Rupert Greenall, British rock keyboardist (The Fixx - "One Thing Leads To Another"; "Saved By Zero"), born in Wisbech, England
Famous Deaths
Léon Blum (1872-1950)
Prime Minister of France (People's Front Government), dies at 77
1950 Highlights
About March 30, 1950
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
