What happend on 17th March

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18.03
1861

The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed.

1845

The rubber band is invented

1805

The Italian Republic, with Napoleon as president, becomes the Kingdom of Italy, with Napoleon as King.

1776

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

1756

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in New York City for the first time (at the Crown and Thistle Tavern).

1673

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

1577

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