Historical Events
- Greek poet and Nobel Prize laureate Giorgos Seferis makes a famous statement on the BBC World Service opposing the junta in Greece
Appointment of Interest
Pope Paul VI names JGM Willebrands cardinal
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Ratner, American film director (Rush Hour), born in Miami Beach, Florida
- Craig Paquette, infielder (KC Royals), born in Long Beach, California
- Earnest Stewart, American soccer player (Willem II), born in Veghel, Netherlands
- Elliot Perry, NBA guard, 1991-92, 1994-2002 (Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and 5 other teams), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- James Atkin, British rock singer, and guitarist (EMF - "Unbelievable"), born in Birmingham, England
- Rodney Atkins, American country music singer-songwriter (Honesty), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Scottie Graham, NFL running back, 1992-97 (Minnesota Vikings, and 2 other teams), and college atheletic director, born in Long Beach, New York
Famous Deaths
- Aryeh Levin [Reb Aryeh], Orthodox Jewish rabbi, dies at 84
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969)
34th US President (Republican: 1953-61) and World War II general, dies of a congestive heart failure at 78
About March 28, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
