What Happened on March 17, 2006

Famous Weddings

  • Publicist Lizzie Grubman (35) weds Chris Stern in New York

Famous Deaths

  • Bob Blue, American singer/songwriter (b. 1948)
  • Bob Papenbrook, American voice actor, dies at 50
  • Chuck Tharp, American rock vocalist (The Fireballs - "Sugar Shack"), dies of cancer at 65
  • Oleg Cassini, American fashion designer (for Jackie Kennedy), dies at 92
  • Ray Meyer, American basketball coach (b. 1913)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About March 17, 2006

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: So Sick - Ne-Yo
  • UK #1 Song: It's Chico Time - Chico