Historical Events
- Aldemarin (Ned) & Fort Cedar Lake (US) torpedoed & sinks
- F. Hugh Herbert's "Kiss & Tell" premieres in NYC
- Physician Willem J. Kolff performs the world's first 'hemodialysis' using his artificial kidney machine, however the treatment is unsuccessful and the patient dies, in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Don Mitchell, American actor (Mark-Ironside), born in Houston, Texas (d. 2013)
- Jim Weatherly, American pop and country songwriter ("Midnight Train To Georgia"), born in Pontotoc, Mississippi (d. 2021)
- Tony Newman, English drummer (Sounds Incorporated, T.Rex), born in Southampton, England
About March 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
