March 17th (1973) was a Saturday. 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, 1973
» The Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph 'Burst of Joy' is taken, depicting a former prisoner of war being reunited with his family, which came to symbolize the end of United States involvement in the Vietnam War.
Famous Birthdays on March 17 in 1973
» Rico Blanco, Filipino singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (Rivermaya)
» Caroline Corr, Irish singer and drummer (The Corrs)
» Amelia Heinle, American actress
» Vance Wilson, American baseball player
» Jerome Woods, American football player
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)