Today in History
March 17
1930: Work began on the Empire State Building in New York City.
1762: The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City with Irish soldiers who were serving in the British military in the 13 colonies. Other cities with major parades and festivities to this day include Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Savannah, Georgia.
461: St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, died on this day in 461 in Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland.
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