Famous Birthdays
- David Stafford-Clark, English psychiatrist, born in Bromley, Kent, England (d. 1999)
- Ray Ellington [Henry Pitts Brown], British drummer, bandleader, and singer (The Goon Show), born in Kensington, England (d. 1985)
About March 17, 1916
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces