Historical Events
- "Chu Chem" opens at Ritz Theater NYC for 44 performances
- Dorothy Cudahy is 1st female grand marshal of St. Patrick Day Parade
Famous Birthdays
- Morfydd Clark, Welsh actress (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), born in Sweden
- Shinji Kagawa, Japanese footballer (Borussia Dortmund), born in Kobe, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Marek Bliziński, Polish jazz guitarist and composer, dies of skin cancer at 41
- Merritt Butrick, American actor (Shy People, Square Pegs), dies of AIDS at 29
About March 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
#1 Song: Too Many Broken Hearts - Jason Donovan
