Historical Events
- Archaeologists announce the discovery of an 2,500 year old iron age warrior king burial ground, with 75 graves in Pocklington, Northern England
Operation Car Wash
Brazilian federal judge blocks swearing-in of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Chief of Staff to President Dilma Rousseff, as part of "Car Wash" controversy
Famous Deaths
- Paul Daniels, British magician (The Paul Daniels Magic Show), dies at 77
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About March 17, 2016
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
#1 Song: Work - 
#1 Song: I Took A Pill In Ibiza - Mike Posner
