What Happened on March 17, 1944

Historical Events

  • Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupts after months of volcanic unrest, destroying several towns near the volcano

Famous Birthdays

  • Cito Gaston, American MLB player and manager (Toronto Blue Jays), born in San Antonio, Texas
  • John Sebastian, American singer (Loving Spoonful - "Summer In The City"; solo - "Welcome Back"), born in New York City
  • Pat McCauley, Northern Irish rock keyboardist and drummer (Them. 1964-65 - "Here Comes The Night"; The Other Them, 1965-67), born in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland (d. 1984)

Pattie Boyd (80 years old)

English model, photographer and author who married both George Harrison and Eric Clapton (not at the same time), born in Taunton, England


Born in 1944

Famous Weddings

Charlton Heston

American actor Charlton Heston (20) weds American actress and photographer Lydia Clarke (20)

1944 Highlights

About March 17, 1944

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces