March 17th (1939) was a Friday. It's the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 289 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 17th March, 1939
» Second Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Nanchang between the Kuomintang and Empire of Japan known as Japan begins,
Famous Birthdays on March 17 in 1939
» Jim Gary, American sculptor (d. 2006)
» Bill Graham (Canadian politician) named Bill Graham, Canadian politician
» Robin Knox-Johnston, English sailor
» Giovanni Trapattoni, Italian footballer and manager
March 17th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Alexius of Rome (Eastern Church)
» Gertrude of Nivelles
» Joseph of Arimathea (Latin liturgical rites named Western Church)
» Saint Patrick named Patrick
» March 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Evacuation Day (Massachusetts) named Evacuation Day (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
» Liberalia, in honor of Dionysus known as Liber Pater. Considered by some to be part of Agonalia. (Ancient Rome)