Historical Events
- "Family Affair" closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC after 65 performances
- French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested
Famous Birthdays
- Fernando MartÃn, Spanish basketball center (first Spaniard in NBA 1986, Portland Trail Blazers; FIBA Club World Cup 1981, Real Madrid), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 1989)
- Marcia Cross, American television actress (Melrose Place), born in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Auguste Piccard, Swiss scientist, explorer and balloonist (1st flight into stratosphere, by balloon), dies at 78
About March 25, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Break The Heart That Loves You - Connie Francis
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows