March 17th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History Show
Bobby Jones – 1902In 1934 the amateur golfer co-founded the Augusta National Invitation Tournament, known today as the Masters Tournament. Nat King Cole – 1919The jazz recording artist, songwriter, and pianist left a legacy of hit songs in his wake and a career full of internationally loved songs. Some of his most notable songs include “The Very Thought of You,” “Unforgettable,” “When I Fall in Love,” and “Smile.” Myrlie Evers-Williams – 1933on June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers died at the hand of an assassin. For 31 years and through two hung juries, his wife and fellow civil rights activist Myrlie Evers Williams persevered. She remained active in civil rights, advanced her education, was named the first African American woman to serve as commissioner for the Los Angeles, California Board of Public works, and served as chairperson for the NAACP in the 1990s. In 1993, Byron De La Beckwith was found guilty. Robin Knox-Johnston – 1939The British yachtsman became the first person to solo circumnavigate the globe non-stop. The 29-year-old Robin Knox Johnston departed from Falmouth, England, on June 14, 1968, in his yacht the Suhaili. His journey took 312 days and was completed on April 22, 1969. Queen Elizabeth knighted Johnston in 1995. In 2007, Sir Johnston once again circled the globe when he joined the Velux 5 Oceans around the world solo yacht race. At the age of 68, he became the oldest person to complete the journey. Gary Sinise – 1955The American actor, known for roles in television and film such as CSI: NY, Apollo 13, The Green Mile, and The Stand, also leads The Lt. Dan Band named after his Forest Gump character. Throughout his career, Sinise has been a fierce supporter of the military and first responders. In 2011, he founded The Gary Sinise Foundation to further support our country’s heroes. Mia Hamm – 1970The American professional soccer player was a member of the United States women’s national soccer team for 17 years earning two FIFA Women’s World Championships and two Olympic gold medals. Notable Mentions Norbert Rillieux – 1806
St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Long before the shamrock became associated with St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the four-leaf clover was regarded by ancient Celts as a charm against evil spirits. In the early 1900s, O. H. Benson, an Iowa school superintendent, came up with the idea of using a clover as the emblem for a newly founded agricultural club for children in his area. In 1911, the four-leaf clover was chosen as the emblem for the national club program, later named 4-H. If you’re inclined toward the legend, lore, and festivities of the saint and how the Irish honor him, check out this St. Patrick’s Day site where you’ll find everything from parades to recipes. Evacuation Day (Suffolk County, Massachussets)On March 26, 1776, a British fleet of 125 transports and warships left Boston Harbor bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Aboard were General William Howe, some 9,000 officers and men, and more than 1,000 Loyalists and their families. For nine months, the British had been unable to venture beyond the city of Boston, which was surrounded by colonial troops. The Continental Army had recently taken Dorchester Heights overlooking the harbor, which they fortified with cannons and mortars captured at Fort Ticonderoga, New York. However, in return for a promise by General Howe that Boston would not be burned, the British fleet left the harbor unmolested. The anniversary of this date is conveniently celebrated by the Irish American (and other) residents of Boston and Suffolk County on March 17. Question of the DayIn regard to wind velocity, how long must it be sustained until it is no longer called a gust? Gust is rather vague; winds can “gust” up to 40 miles an hour. However, according to the Beaufort scale of wind speeds, a “strong breeze” is 25 to 31 statute mph, a “moderate gale” 32 to 38 mph, a “fresh gale” 39 to 46 mph, a “whole gale” 55 to 63 mph, a “storm” 64 to 72 mph, and a “hurricane” greater than 72 mph. Advice of the DayNever put your hand out farther than you can draw it back again. —Irish proverb Home Hint of the DayPlywood is graded A, B, C, or D based on the defects in the wood surface. Grades C and D have knotholes, but the knots are larger in D. In A and B, knotholes are patched and the surface of the sheet is sanded. Only an occasional patch will appear in grade A. Word of the DaySolar Cycle A period of 28 years in the Julian calendar, at the end of which the days of the month return to the same days of the week. Puzzle of the DayWhat confections were carried on Noah’s ark? Born
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Explore Other Dates on the CalendarIs March 17 2022 a holiday?This year Holika Dahan is on March 17. In some states, it is a bank holiday on March 17 due to Holika Dahan. On the occasion of Holika Dahan on March 17, 2022, banks will be shut in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
Which day is celebrated on 17 March?Saint Patrick's Day. Today is St. Patrick's Day, an Irish and Irish-American holiday commemorating the death, as legend has it, of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17, circa 492.
What is the 252 day in 2022?Day Numbers for 2022. What was March 17th 2022?PATRICK'S DAY – ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KIDS DAY – NATIONAL CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DAY – NATIONAL FARM RESCUER DAY.
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