What Happened on March 17, 1986

Historical Events

  • Haemers gang robs gold transport in Belgium of 35 million BF

Famous Birthdays

  • Edin Dzeko, Bosnian footballer (Inter Milan), born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
  • Olesya Rulin, Russian-American actress (High School Musical), born in Moscow, Soviet Union

Famous Deaths

  • Hal Buckley, American actor (John Quincy-OK Crackerby), dies at 51
  • John Bagot Glubb, British commandant and writer (A soldier with the Arabs), dies at 88
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About March 17, 1986

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: These Dreams - Heart
  • UK #1 Song: Chain Reaction - Diana Ross