Historical Events
Music Premiere
John Du Prez and Eric Idle's musical "Spamalot", based on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and starring Tim Curry and David Hyde Pierce, opens at the Shubert Theatre, NYC; runs for 1575 performances, winning 3 Tony Awards
Famous Deaths
- (Eduardo) "Lalo" Guerrero, American guitarist, Chicano singer-songwriter (Los Carlistas), and women's rights activist, dies at 88
- Andre Norton, American writer (b. 1912)
- Gary Bertini [Shloyme Golergant], Romanian-Israeli composer, and conductor (Israel Chamber Orchestra, 1965-75; Jerusalem Symphony, 1978-86; Israeli Opera, 1988-97; Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony, 1998- 2005), dies at 77
- George F. Kennan, American diplomat, Cold War strategist who advocated containment ("Long Telegram"; "The Sources of Soviet Conduct") and historian, dies at 101
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About March 17, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candy Shop - 50 Cent Featuring Olivia
#1 Song: All About You/You've Got A Friend - Mcfly
