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American modern dancer Isadora Duncan gives her first Europen performance in London, England [1]
- In South Africa, British troops relieve Mafeking, besieged by the Boers since 13 October, 1899
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- Alfred Newman, American film music arranger, conductor and composer, winner of 9 Academy Awards (The Robe; How The West Was Won; Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing), born in New Haven, Connecticut (d. 1970)
About March 17, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
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