Birthdays occurring on March, 17

1919

Nat King Cole was born on March 17, 1919 American musician and singer, 1919-1965 I'm a musician at heart, I know I'm not really a singer. I couldn't compete with real singers. But I sing because the public buys it.. More quotations from Nat King Cole

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