Famous Deaths
- Alex Chilton, American rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer (Box Tops - "The Letter"; Big Star - "Thirteen"), dies of a heart attack at 59
- Charlie Gillett, British pop-rock and world music radio presenter and writer (The Sound of the City), dies at 68
- Robert Michael White, American test pilot (X-15), dies at 85
- Sid Fleischman, American author, and screenplay writer (The Whipping Boy; Blood Alley: The Abracadabra Kid), dies at 90
- Wayne Collett, American 400m runner (Olympic silver 1972), dies of cancer at 60
2010 Highlights
About March 17, 2010
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris
#1 Song: Pass Out - Tinie Tempah