Famous Birthdays
- Pat Rice, Irish soccer defender and coach (49 caps; Arsenal, Watford), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Patrick Duffy, American actor (Bobby-Dallas, Man from Atlantis), born in Townsend, Montana
Famous Deaths
- Aleksandra Ekster, Russian painter (b. 1882)
- Felix Bressart, German actor (Ninotchka, Escape, Crossroads), dies from Leukemia at 57
1949 Highlights
About March 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
