Historical Events
- Britain introduces 1st new pound coin in 30 years with secret security feature inside to stop counterfeiting
- Cyclone Debbie strikes north east Queensland coast as a category 4 storm
- US confirms likely it is behind the air strike in Mosul, Iraq, that led to collapse of a building that killed more than 100 civilians
Event of Interest
US President Donald Trump signs Energy Independence executive order undoing Obama climate-control measures
- World's largest dinosaur footprint at 1.7 metres found in Kimberley, Western Australia
Famous Deaths
- Ahmed "Kathy" Kathrada, South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, dies at 87
- Christine Kaufmann, Austrian-born actress (Town Without Pity, Red Lips), dies at 72
- Janine Sutto, French Canadian actress and comedian (Guide de la petite vengeance), dies of natural causes at 95
- Ronald Hines, British actor (Not in Front of the Children, Pack of Lies), dies at 87
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About March 28, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
