Historical Events
- 36th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: North Carolina State beats Marquette, 76-64; Wolfpack first title; first tournament officially designated as a Division I championship
Famous Birthdays
Alyson Hannigan (49 years old)
American actress (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, How I met Your Mother), born in Washington, D.C.
- Chad Butler, American Christian rock drummer (Switchfoot - "Mess Of Me"), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Terry Killens, linebacker (Tennessee Oilers)
Famous Deaths
- Doris Deane [Dibble], American silent film actress (Stupid, But Brave), dies at 74
- Yoshida Isoya, Japanese architect (modern sukiya style), dies at 79
1974 Highlights
About March 24, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver
#1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace
