Historical Events
- Haemers gang robs gold transport in Belgium of 35 million BF
Famous Birthdays
- Edin Dzeko, Bosnian footballer (Inter Milan), born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
- Olesya Rulin, Russian-American actress (High School Musical), born in Moscow, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Hal Buckley, American actor (John Quincy-OK Crackerby), dies at 51
- John Bagot Glubb, British commandant and writer (A soldier with the Arabs), dies at 88
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About March 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: These Dreams - Heart
- #1 Song: Chain Reaction - Diana Ross