1948 - Treaty of Brussels, precursor to North Atlantic Treaty Organization, signed
1941 - National Gallery of Art first opens in Washington, D.C.
1926 - Inventor and engineer Robert Goddard makes successful test flight of small liquid-fueled rocket
1901 - Vincent Van Gogh earns first acclaim for his paintings, at a gallery display in Paris
1850 - "Scarlet Letter" published
This Day In Business
2008 - JP Morgan Chase offers to acquire Bear Stearns at a price of $236 million, the deal is closed 13 days later.
1997 - CNN launches "CNN en Espanol", a 24-hour Spanish speaking news station in the USA.
1521 - The Philippines are discovered by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
1936 - The great Joe DiMaggio makes his Yankee debut in an exhibition game
March 17th Holiday
Saint Patrick's Day - Celebrated in Ireland and across North America, to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She broke the national record for the 800 meter freestyle at the 2012 London games. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the March 17 Birthday Horoscope.
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