Historical Events
- 1st performance at new Grand Ole Opry House at Opryland in Nashville
- Both Wales (12-16 v England) and France (6-19 v Scotland) lose their final round matches handing Ireland their 8th Five Nations Rugby Championship
Famous Birthdays
- Georgios Anatolakis, Greek footballer
- Heath Streak, Zimbabwean cricket all-rounder (65 Tests, 1 x 100, 11 x 50, HS 127no, 216 wickets, BB 6/73; Matabeleland, Hampshire CCC, Warwickshire CCC), born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (d. 2023)
- Lamont Burns, American NFL guard (NY Jets), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Daniel Frank Gerber, American manufacturer of baby food, dies at 75
About March 16, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
#1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace
