Historical Events
- Bolton Wanderer footballer Fabrice Muamba collapses and is rushed to hospital during a live football match against Tottenham Hotspur
- MESSENGER spacecraft begins its extended mission
- Wales beats France, 16-9 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff to wrap up the Grand Slam and win the Six Nations Rugby Championship; Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny kicks 3 penalties and a conversion
Famous Deaths
- Chaleo Yoovidhya, Thai co-creator of Red Bull energy drink, dies from natural causes at 88
- John Demjanjuk, convicted Nazi war criminal, dies from natural causes at 91
- Pope Shenouda III, Egyptian Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, dies from prostate cancer at 88
2012 Highlights
About March 17, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
