Historical Events
The Great Gatsby
Film adaption of "The Great Gatsby" starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow with costumes by Ralph Lauren first released
- Mariner 10's, 1st fly-by of Mercury, returns photos
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Cuba [Alexis Puentes], Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter (Mendó), born in Artemisa, Cuba
- Kristoffer Cusick, American actor
- Marc Gené, Spanish auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 2009), born in Sabadell, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Andrea Checchi, Italian actor (The Lady Without Camelias, Two Anonymous Letters), dies of periarthritis at 57
- Seton I. Miller, Hollywood screenwriter (Pete's Dragon, Istanbul), dies at 71
About March 29, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver
#1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace
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