Historical Events
- Dutch ban on Sunday driving lifted
Plane Crash
Presidential plane crashes on Mt. Manunggal in Cebu, Philippines killing 25 including Filipino President Ramon Magsaysay
Famous Birthdays
- Hamish Kilgour. New Zealand drummer (The Clean - "Tally Ho!"), born in Christchurch, New Zealand (d. 2022)
- Mal Donaghy, Northern Irish footballer
Famous Deaths
Ramon Magsaysay (1907-1957)
7th President of the Philippines, dies in a plane crash at 49
About March 17, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter
