Historical Events
NBA History
70th hat trick in Islander history-Mike Bossy
Famous Birthdays
- Martin Shkreli, American businessman (Pharma), former hedge fund manager and convicted felon, born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
Haldan Keffer Hartline (1903-1983)
American physiologist, (1967 Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology for work in the eye), dies at 79
- Ray Barr, American pianist (Vincent Lopez Show), dies at 70
1983 Highlights
About March 17, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
