Talk:March 17

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March 17: Saint Patrick's Day (Traditional date) 45 BC – Caesar's civil war: Julius Caesar scored his final military victory at the Battle of Munda, defeating the Optimate forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger. 624 – History of Islam: The Muslims of Medina defeated the Quraysh of Mecca at the Battle of Badr in Badr, present-day Saudi Arabia, a victory that has been attributed to divine intervention or the genius of Muhammad. 1958 – Vanguard 1 (pictured), the first solar-powered satellite, was launched. It is the oldest human-launched object still in Earth orbit today. 1969 – Golda Meir of the Labor Party became the first female Prime Minister of Israel. 2004 – Unrest in Kosovo broke out, resulting in more than 20 killed, 200 wounded, and the destruction of several Serb Orthodox churches and shrines. More events: March 16 – March 17 – March 18 Archive – By email – More anniversaries... It is now 23:00, June 13, 2008 (UTC) – Refresh this page

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[edit] Wisconsin??

"Golda Meir of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, becomes Prime Minister of Israel."

This sort of Amero-centricism is idiotic. Isn't there anything more important you could say about the first female prime minister of Israel (third in the whole world!) other than the fact that she spent fifteen years of her life in the United States? 134.74.21.230 18:56, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Eliot Spitzer Resigns

We have an entry for March 12 and March 17 for the same event. Only one needs to be included192.31.106.34 (talk) 15:40, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Relief Society Organization

Mufka, I noticed you removed my addition of the organization of the Relief Society that happened on this day, 1842. Did I break any guidelines by adding it or did it need sources? I'm pretty sure I had the links on it correct. Just wondering why it was removed. Thanks! Mateoparks (talk) 22:57, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

The founding of most organizations are not globally notable in and of themselves. Even if organizations ultimately have global impact, the date of the founding generally is not notable. This date does not mark a turning point in society or a social milestone. It also seems that this particular society would have little impact or notability outside the LDS. -- Mufka ^{(u) (t) (c)} 23:22, 17 March 2008 (UTC)