March 17

Thursday 17, 1966:

Off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean, the Alvin submarine finds a missing American hydrogen bomb.

Monday 17, 1941:

In Washington, DC, the National Gallery of Art is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Sunday 17, 1776:

American Revolution: British forces evacuate Boston, Massachusetts after George Washington places artillery overlooking the city.

Friday 17, 1673:

Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet begin their exploration of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river.

Thursday 17, 1577:

The Cathay Company is formed to send Martin Frobisher back to the New World for more gold.

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