Historical Events
- Australia's English born all-rounder Billy Midwinter completes Test cricket's first 5-wicket haul, 5-78 in the first ever Test match v England in Melbourne
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Hahn, Dutch political cartoonist (Het Volk), born in Groningen, Netherlands (d. 1918)
About March 17, 1877
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
