March 24, 1962 - Emile Griffith regained the World Welterweight Championship by knocking out Benny the "Kid" Paret in the 12th round. Paret died ten days later on April 3, 1962 as a result of severe head injuries sustained in the fight.
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March 2 - Dr. Seuss, author (+ 1991)
March 8 - Victor de Kowa[?], actor (+ 1973)
March 6 - Joseph Schmidt[?], tenor (+ 1942)
March 7 - Reinhard Heydrich, ...