On 11th March 1953, the motto  Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn  ('The red dragon gives impetus') was added  to the Royal Badge of Wales and became the basis of a flag of Wales in which it was placed on a horizontal white and green bicolour. In 1959, this design was replaced by the current flag.  

Born this day, 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan ( His mother Mabel Elizabeth (née Davies) was Welsh )

Leslie William Nielsen, actor and comedian.He appeared in more than one hundred films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, he is perhaps best remembered for his roles in "The Poseidon Adventure" and "The Naked Gun" film series.

Born on this day 1910 in Llandeilo.

Donald "Don" James Tarr - Welsh international hooker who played for Swansea, Cardiff, Hampshire and the Barbarians.  He was also a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy.