Famous Birthdays
- David Peakall, British scientist (d. 2001)
- Lorraine Ellison, American soul singer ("Stay with Me"; "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)"), and songwriter, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1983)
About March 17, 1931
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
