Historical Events
- Iran says Iraq uses poison gas
- Then highest scoring NCAA basketball game to date; Loyola-Marymont 119, Wyoming 115
Famous Birthdays
- Grimes [Claire Boucher], Canadian pop musician, born in Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
- Nikolas Asimos, Greek counter-culture composer and singer, dies at 38
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About March 17, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
#1 Song: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
