Although we all know the 17th of March for that snake obsessed saint called Patrick, who spread Christianity all across Ireland (regrettable I know). Nevertheless, the 17th of March is actually renowned for a number of other famous events, discoveries, deaths and births. So If you feel like you can't celebrate St. Patrick's day, celebrate or commemorate one of these.
45 BC- Julius Caesar claims his last victory in the Battle of Munda.
180 AD- Marcus Aurelius dies (one of my favourite philosophers, MRHP will be raising a drink to him).
1845- The Rubber band was first patented.
1919- Nate King Cole is born, a famous American jazz musician.
1942- The first Jews from Lviv Ghetto are gassed in Belzec death camp in Poland.
1942- John Wayne Gacy is born, not so good.
1955- Gary Sinese, is born, American actor.
1964- Lee Dixon is born, English footballer.
1969- Alexander McQueen is born, British fashion designer.
1992- A referendum to end apartheid in South Africa was passed.
I'm sure a few more people have got up to a few more things throughout the ages, this is just a taste. Happy Rubber Band day!
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