Historical Events
- Expo '70 opens in Osaka, Japan
- Gary Geld & Peter Udell's "Purlie" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 689 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Dalman, NFL guard/center (SF 49ers)
- Diego Nargiso, tennis pro, born in Naples, Italy
- Eric Castle, NFL free safety (San Diego Chargers)
- Paul Kruse, Merritt, NHL left wing (Calgary Flames)
Famous Deaths
- Josef Martin Bauer, German writer and director (As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me), dies at 68
- Mary Ann Ganser, American pop singer (The Shangri-Las - "Leader of the Pack"), dies of a drug overdose at 22
- Tarjei Vesaas, Nowegian poet and author (Isslottet), dies at 72
About March 15, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Wandrin' Star - Lee Marvin
