Historical Events
- Dutch ban on Sunday driving lifted
Plane Crash
Presidential plane crashes on Mt. Manunggal in Cebu, Philippines killing 25 including Filipino President Ramon Magsaysay
Famous Birthdays
- Hamish Kilgour. New Zealand drummer (The Clean - "Tally Ho!"), born in Christchurch, New Zealand (d. 2022)
- Mal Donaghy, Northern Irish footballer
Famous Deaths
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights About March 17, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter
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