On this day in history
What happened on 17 March
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 17 March. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Saint Patrick died — now celebrated as St. Patrick's DayCultural
- The rubber band was patentedScience
- Vanguard 1 satellite was launched, the oldest in orbitScience
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.