March 1997 saw the launch of the "Welsh Language in Chubut" project, which was aimed at promoting and developing the Welsh language in the Chubut region of Patagonia in Argentina.

The initiative, which is funded by the Welsh Government, Cymdeithas Cymru-Ariannin (the Wales Argentina Society) and British Council Wales involves the appointment of a permanent teaching co-ordinator and three development officers in Patagonia, tasked with encouraging the use of Welsh, through both formal education and social activities.  

A number of Patagonian Welsh language teachers are also funded in travelling to Wales to attend Welsh language courses and to participate in school observation visits.   

Born this day 1950 in Cardiff.

Terry Yorath , former Wales soccer international, who captained the national side on 42 occasions.  He was also a key member of Leeds United's championship-winning side in the 1973–74 season.    

Born this day, 1912 in Portsmouth.

James Callaghan , who was a Cardiff MP for 42 years and Prime Minister from 1976 to 1979.

Callaghan joined the Labour Party in 1931 and was an active trade unionist, before becoming MP for Cardiff South in 1945.

He is to date the only politician in history to have served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister. In 1983, he became the father of the house as the longest-serving MP and in a knight of the garter in 1987.  

Josiah Boydell who died 27 March 1817 was a British publisher and painter, whose main achievement was the establishment of the Boydell Shakespeare Gallery. 

Boydell was born 18 January 1752 in Hawarden, Flintshire and at the age of 14, moved to London to begin a seven-year apprenticeship to his uncle, John Boydell, during which time, he learned painting and mezzotint engraving. 

Boydell went on to exhibit his work at the Royal Academy and drew a picture collection of Sir Robert Walpole prior to their export to Catherine the Great of Russia. 

Released on 27th March 2013, Danny Boyle's film 'Trance' features music by Ammanford-born Rick Smith from the Cardiff band Underworld. 

Underworld were also chosen to direct the music for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics and also contributed two original tracks "And I Will Kiss" and "Caliban's Dream", for which they were awarded the 2012 Q Award for Innovation.