Historical Events
Beatification
Elizabeth Ann Seton of NY beatified (canonized in 1975)
- Eruptions of Mount Agung on Bali, kills 1,900 Balinese
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Chinese actor, born in Macau
- Michael Ivins, American rock bassist and keyboard player (The Flaming Lips, 1983-2021 - "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots"), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- Nick Peros, Canadian classical composer (Prayer of Consolation; Northern Lights), record producer, and author, born in Toronto, Ontario
- Rebeca Arthur, American actress (Mary Anne-Perf Strangers, Opposites Attract), born in Cumberland, Maryland
- Roger Harper, Guyanese cricketer (West Indies off-spinner), born in Georgetown, Guyana
Famous Deaths
- Lizzie Miles [Elizabeth Landreaux], Creole-American jazz, blues and gospel singer ("Man O'War"), dies of a heart attack at 68
- William Henry Squire, British composer and cellist, dies at 91
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About March 17, 1963
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Our Day Will Come - Ruby And The Romantics
#1 Song: Summer Holiday - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
