Historical Events
Beauty and the Beast
Live-action remake "Beauty and the Beast" directed by Bill Condon and starring Emma Watson opens
Famous Deaths
- Derek Walcott, Caribbean poet (Omeros), Nobel Prize for Literature 1992, dies at 87
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About March 17, 2017
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran