Historical Events
- Battle of Nanchang between the Kuomintang and the Japanese breaks out (Sino-Japanese War 1937-1945)
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Gary, American sculptor known for whimsical monumental art and sculptors of large, colorful dinosaurs made from discarded automobile parts, born in Sebastian, Florida (d. 2006)
Robin Knox-Johnston (84 years old)
British yachtsman who completed the 1st single non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in 1969, born in London, England
- Shahid Mahmoud, Pakistani cricketer (opener scored 16 & 9 in only Pak Test)
1939 Highlights
About March 17, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
