Famous Birthdays
- Pat Rice, Irish soccer defender and coach (49 caps; Arsenal, Watford), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Patrick Duffy, American actor (Dallas - "Bobby Ewing"; Man from Atlantis), born in Townsend, Montana
Famous Deaths
- Aleksandra Ekster, Russian painter (b. 1882)
- Felix Bressart, German actor (Ninotchka, Escape, Crossroads), dies from Leukemia at 57
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About March 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
