Historical Events
- Friedrich Schiller's play "Wilhelm Tell" premieres
Famous Birthdays
- James Bridger, American scout, fur trader and mountain man par excellence, born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 1881)
About March 17, 1804
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 220 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
