On this day in Europe - 17 March
17 March 2026
On this day in 461, according to legend, Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, died. Now St Patrick’s Day is celebrated widely in Ireland and abroad.
On this day in 1861, Italy is unified into a single kingdom under Vittorio Emanuele II following campaigns led by Giuseppe Garibaldi.
On this day in 1921, activist Marie Stopes opened the first birth control clinic in England.
On this day in 1861, Italy is unified into a single kingdom under Vittorio Emanuele II following campaigns led by Giuseppe Garibaldi.
On this day in 1921, activist Marie Stopes opened the first birth control clinic in England.