TODAY IN HISTORY

            Here is what happened on Wednesday - March 17th...
            It is day 76 of the year 2010, and there are 289 days left...

      Famous People Born On This Day In History...

1804,	James Bridger, scout, fur trader, mountain man par excellance.      Today, this person is/would be 206 years old.
1834,	Gottlieb Daimler, automobile pioneer.      Today, this person is/would be 176 years old.
1919,	Nat King Cole, crooner, (and Natalie's father.)      Today, this person is/would be 91 years old.
1938,	Rudolph Nureyev      Today, this person is/would be 72 years old.
1951,	Kurt Russell, actor.      Today, this person is/would be 59 years old.

      Events On This Day In History...

1756,

St. Patrick's Day first celebrated in New York City, at the Crown and Thistle Tavern.

      And Don't Forget...

	St. Patricks Day
	Evacuation Day (celebrated in Boston)