461CE
Death
Saint Patrick Dies
Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, dies, leaving behind a lasting legacy as the man who brought Christianity to the Irish.
Daily Chronicle
March 17
4 Historical Records
1762CE
Culture
First St. Patrick's Day Parade in NYC
Irish soldiers serving in the British army march through New York City to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, starting a long-standing American tradition.
1905CE
Other
FDR Marries Eleanor
Future U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt marries his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, in a ceremony in New York City.
1919CE
Birth
Nat "King" Cole Born
Nat "King" Cole was an American jazz pianist and vocalist who recorded over 100 hit songs. He was the first African American man to host an American television variety show, breaking significant racial barriers in the entertainment industry.