Historical Events
- FC Lisse, Dutch soccer team forms
Famous Birthdays
- Kyle Korver, American Basketball Player
- Nicky Jam [Nick Caminero], American rapper, singer and actor (Travesuras), born in Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Servet Çetin, Turkish Football Player
Famous Deaths
- Paul Dean, American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals), dies at 68
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About March 17, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
- #1 Song: Jealous Guy - Roxy Music