Birthdays occurring on March, 17

1829

Jean Ingelow was born on March 17, 1829 American writer, 1829-1897 It is not reason which makes faith hard, but life. More quotations from Jean Ingelow

1899

Gloria Swanson was born on March 17, 1899 I am big. It's the pictures that got small. More quotations from Gloria Swanson

1902

Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902 American Amateur golfer, 1902-1971 If ever I needed an eight foot putt, and everything I owned depended on it, I would want Arnold Palmer to putt for me. More quotations from Bobby Jones

1910

Bayard Rustin was born on March 17, 1910 Black American civil rights activist. 1910-1987 To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true. More quotations from Bayard Rustin

Deaths occurring on March, 17

1956

Fred Allen died on March 17, 1956 American comedian, 1894-1956 He's so small, he's a waste of skin More quotations from Fred Allen

1965

Quentin Reynolds died on March 17, 1965 American World War II correspondent, writer and editor. 1902-1965 The scientists split the atom; now the atom is splitting us. More quotations from Quentin Reynolds

1976

Luchino Visconti died on March 17, 1976 Italian film director, 1906-1976 It seems that boredom is one of the greatest discoveries of our time. If so, there's no question but that he must be considered a pioneer. More quotations from Luchino Visconti