Famous Birthdays
- Kate Greenaway, English artist known for her children's book illustrations (Under the Window), born in London (d. 1901)
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich Bessel, German astronomer and mathematician (star parallax, Bessel functions), dies at 61
1846 Highlights
About March 17, 1846
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 177 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
