Historical Events
- South Africa's government bans Defense & Aid Fund
- US submarine locates missing hydrogen bomb on the Mediterranean sea floor
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Sheffield, English actor (Holby City), born in Chelmsford, England
Famous Weddings
Keith Moon
The Who drummer Keith Moon (19) weds model Kim Kerrigan (18) at Brent Registry Office
Famous Deaths
- Walter Lang, Swiss composer, dies at 69
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About March 17, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
#1 Song: The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers
