Historical Events
- Government of Drees takes power
- Test cricket debut of great English fast bowler Brian Statham, England v NZ at Christchurch; goes on to play 70 Tests, 252 wickets @ 24.84
Famous Birthdays
- Donald Findlay, Scottish lawyer, born in Cowdenbeath, Scotland
Kurt Russell (73 years old)
American actor (Thing, Overboard, Mean Seasons), born in Springfield, Massachusetts
- Scott Gorham, American rock guitarist (Thin Lizzy - "Jailbreak"; "21 Guns"), born in Glendale, California
About March 17, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
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