Historical Events
- Australia & USSR restore diplomatic relations
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Clemenson, American actor (Boston Leagal; CSI:Miami), born in Humboldt, Iowa
- Danny Ainge, American NBA basketball player (Boston Celtics, 1981-69; 3 other teams 1989-95), coach (Phoenix Suns, 1996-99), and executive (Boston Celtics, 2000-present)and MLB baseball (Toronto Blue Jays, 1979-81) player, born in Eugene, Oregon
- Mike Lindup, British rock keyboardist, singer, and songwriter (Level 42 - "Lessons In Love"; "Something About You"), born in London, England
- Paul Black [Marmorstein], American rock singer (L.A. Guns, 1985-87), and drummer, born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Raffaele d'Alessandro, Swiss pianist, organist, and composer, dies of a ruptured aorta on his 48th birthday
1959 Highlights
About March 17, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Platters
