Historical Events
Golf Tournament
LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Patty Berg wins her 5th Titleholders title by 9 strokes from Betsy Rawls
- West Germany loses in soccer to Netherlands, 2-1
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Croft, West Indian cricket fast bowler (27 Tests, 125 wickets; Guyana, Demerara, Lancashire CCC) and broadcaster (BBC, Sky Sports), born in Lancaster Village, Demerara, British Guiana
- Judi Spiers, TV presenter
- Richard Bruton, Irish politician
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Berry, English football player (Olympic gold 1908, 12), dies at 65
About March 15, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: She Wears Red Feathers - Guy Mitchell
