Historical Events
- North Vietnam launches a major conventional offensive against South Vietnam
- Northern Ireland's Government and Parliament dissolved by the British Government and 'direct rule' from Westminster is introduced
Music Premiere
Revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical-comedy "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", starring Phil Silvers, opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC; runs for 156 performances and wins 2 Tony Awards
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Brenden Stai, American NFL guard (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Phoenix, Arizona
Famous Deaths
- Gabriel Heatter, American radio commentator famous for his WWII sign-on "There's good news tonight", dies of pneumonia at 81
- Peter Whitney, American actor (Rough Riders), dies at 55
About March 30, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Horse With No Name - America
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson