Aug. 1, 1975: The NCAA initiates a marketing program through an agreement with Descente Ltd. to use the NCAA mark in marketing sportswear and accessories in Japan. August 1, 1975 0
Aug. 6, 1973: The NCAA membership votes in a Special Convention to reorganize into three divisions. August 6, 1973 0
Oct. 24, 1967: The NCAA appoints a committee to study the feasibility of establishing ways to develop and supervise women’s intercollegiate athletics. October 24, 1967 0
April 18, 1964: The NCAA authorizes 32 $1,000 postgraduate scholarships for varsity letter winners. April 18, 1964 0
1940: Winter and Summer Olympics were to be held in Japan but were canceled due to World War II. The NCAA continued to play that year, with Utah defeating Dartmouth in overtime 42-40 to win the NCAA basketball title in New York City. May 2, 1940 1