Historical Events
Radio History
After Maurice Richard is suspended for the remainder of the season, riots break out in Montreal. 37 people are injured and over 100 are arrested. The following morning, Richard goes on the radio to ask citizens to stop vandalizing the city.
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Beyers, American actor (Capitol - "Wally McCandless"), born in Lake Success, New York (d. 1992)
- Cynthia McKinney, American politician (Rep-D-Georgia, Green Party presidential candidate 2008), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Gary Sinise (69 years old)
American actor (Apollo 13, CSI: NY, Forrest Gump), born in Blue Island Illinois
- Paul Overstreet, American country singer (Daddy's Come Around), born in Van Cleave, Mississippi
Famous Weddings
- Erotic writer Anaïs Nin marries actor Rupert Pole at Quartzsite, Arizona, while still married to her first husband
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About March 17, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford
