Historical Events
- CNN begin Spanish broadcasts
Famous Birthdays
Katie Ledecky (27 years old)
American swimmer (6 x Olympic gold 2012, 2016, 2021; World C'ships gold x 15; WR 400m, 800m, 1500m), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Jermaine Stewart, American R&B singer (We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off), dies of cancer at 37
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About March 17, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)
#1 Song: Mama/Who Do You Think You Are - Spice Girls
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