- 1900 Frank Milligan, cricketer (Mafeking 2 Tests Eng v South Africa 1898-99), dies
- 1915 Wyndham Halswelle, Scottish athlete (b. 1882)
- 1931 Knute Rockne, football player/coach, dies in a plane crash at 43
- 1956 Ralph DePalma, Italian-American race car driver (b. 1884)
- 1968 Grover Lowdermilk, American baseball player (b. 1885)
Jesse Owens
1980 Jesse Owens, American athlete (4 Olympic gold 1936), dies of lung cancer at 66
Jesse Owens
- 1990 John Hawkes, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship singles, doubles, mixed doubles 1926), dies at 90
- 1998 Tim Flock, American race car driver (b. 1924)
- 2017 Rubén Amaro, Sr., Mexican baseball player (Philadelphia Phillies), dies at 81
March in History
Murder Most Foul in Olde England
Few murders were so horrific as the one that came to light on this day in history. And few punishments so grisly as that which befell Catherine Hayes.
March 26, 1726
Albert's Monumental Legacy
Architect George Gilbert Scott, who designed the Albert Memorial in honour of Queen Victoria's beloved husband, Prince Albert died on this day.
March 27, 1878
Gucci Chief Falls Prey to the Black Widow
The world of design and fashion was shocked when Maurizio Gucci was shot dead in 1995. His execution would lead to an even greater sensation three years later.
March 27, 1995
Margaret Thatcher Tax Triggers Riot
London was rocked by a major riot on this day in history as protests erupted against the poll tax introduced by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
March 31, 1990