100% verified The same day, three eras.
17 March
Contemporary era
1958
Launch of Vanguard 1
On 17 March 1958, the US orbited Vanguard 1, still the oldest artificial satellite in orbit.
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Contemporary era
1861
Kingdom of Italy proclaimed
On 17 March 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed King of Italy, completing unification.
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Antiquity
c. 461
Death of Saint Patrick
Around 17 March 461, Saint Patrick, evangeliser and patron of Ireland, died.
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- Encyclopaedia Saint Patrick (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5