Famous Birthdays
- Dominique Jacques de Eerens, Dutch general and politician (Governor-General of Dutch East Indies 1836-40), born in Alkmaar, Dutch Republic (d. 1840)
- Ebenezer Elliott, British Poet. Know as the "Corn Law Rhymer'" (d. 1849)
1781 Highlights
About March 17, 1781
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 242 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces