Famous Birthdays
- Harold Brown, American rock drummer (War, 1969-94 - "Summer": "Low Rider"), born in Long Beach, California
- Michael Peter Finnissey, English composer, born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Dai Li, Chinese spymaster (b. 1897)
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About March 17, 1946
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces