Marcus LeMarr Allen is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and short-yard runners in NFL history, he was selected 10th overall by the Raiders in the 1982 NFL draft, following a successful college football career with the USC Trojans. He was a member of the Raiders for 11 seasons and spent his last five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

1960Jennifer Grey, American actress and dancer^[†]

Jennifer Grey is an American actress. She made her acting debut with the film Reckless (1984), and had her breakthrough with the teen comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). She earned worldwide fame starring as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Her other feature films include Red Dawn (1984), The Cotton Club (1984), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989), Bounce (2000), Redbelt (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), In Your Eyes (2014), Bittersweet Symphony (2019), and A Real Pain (2024).

1960Graeme Rutjes, Australian-Dutch footballer^[†]

Graeme Wayne Rutjes is a former Australian-born Dutch footballer, who played as a defender for Excelsior Rotterdam (1980–85), Y.R. K.V. Mechelen (1985–90) and R.S.C. Anderlecht (1990–96).

Historical Context for March 26, 1960

In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people^[†]

Headlines from March 26, 1960

Pro-Communists in Havana Battle Foes in Street; PRO-REDS BATTLE WITH FOES IN CUBA

Missile Detection Rushed In a Defense Shift by U.S.; U.S. Will Step Up Missile Detection In a Defense Shift

BETTING ON CREDIT IS URGED FOR CITY; Citizens' Off-Track Group Favors Use of Charge Cards for Wagers BETTING ON CREDIT IS URGED FOR CITY

CUBAN NAVAL AIDE IN MEXICO DEFECTS; Attache Departs, Charging Red Influence on Castro -- Believed Entering U.S. CUBAN NAVY AIDE IN MEXICO FLEES

MAYOR GETS $1,000 IN CITY'S PAY PLAN; Other Officials Would Also Gain in Pension Shift MAYOR GETS $1,000 IN CITY PAY PLAN

Notable Births

Historical Context for March 26, 1960