Famous Birthdays
- Myrlie Evers-Williams, American civil rights activist (NAACP chair), born in Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Penelope Lively, British writer (Moon Tiger, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe), born in Cairo, Egypt
Famous Deaths
- Ferdinand Von Alten, German-Russian actor (Champagne), dies at 48
1933 Highlights
About March 17, 1933
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
