March 17th in History
March 17th in History
- 1337: Edward the Black Prince becomes Duke of Cornwall, the first ever British 'Duke'
- 1649: Cromwell abolishes the monarchy and declares England a Commonwealth
- 1945: American forces defeat the Japanese at the battle of Iwo Jima
- 1958: The shape of the Earth is measured for the first time by satellite
March 17th birthdays
- 1919: Nat King Cole, Popular American singer and pianist
- 1933: Penelope Lively, British Novelist
- 1938: Rudolf Nureyev, World renowned Russian ballet dancer
