Historical Events
Music Single
Ringo Starr releases single "Back off Bugaloo" in the UK
Famous Birthdays
- Marc Gunn, poet, podcaster, and Celtic musician (Brobdingnagian Bards)
- Melissa Auf der Maur, Canadian rock bassist (Hole, 1994-99), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Mia Hamm, Anerican soccer forward (Olympics 1996), born in Selma, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Manny Martindale, West Indian cricket fast bowler (10 Tests, 37 wickets; Barbados), dies at 62
1972 Highlights
About March 17, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
