What happened on March 17, 1979?

Headlines from March 17, 1979

• 🎉 St. Patrick's Parade – About 120,000 marchers are expected for the 217th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City, celebrating Irish culture.
• 🌍 Congo Recognizes Cambodia – The Congo Government announced recognition of the Hanoi-backed regime in Cambodia, joining three other African nations.
• 💼 Women Named to U.S. Posts – President Carter nominated Patricia A. Goldman and Rebecca R. Pollard to key positions, promoting women's representation.
• 📈 Japan Regains Surplus – Japan recorded a current-account surplus of $300 million, reversing a previous deficit, signaling economic recovery.
• 🎶 Boston Symphony in China – The Boston Symphony Orchestra arrived in Peking for concerts and master classes, promoting cultural exchange with China.
• ⚖️ Judge Upholds Visa Revocation – A U.S. judge upheld the revocation of South African boxer Kallie Knoetze's visa, impacting his boxing career.
• 🏛️ New Jersey Chief Justice Named – Robert N. Wilentz was nominated by Governor Byrne to succeed Richard J. Hughes as Chief Justice of New Jersey.
• 📊 Canada Retail Index Up – Canada's consumer prices rose by 0.9% in February, reflecting ongoing inflationary trends in the economy.
• ⚽ McEnroe Triumphs – John McEnroe led the U.S. team to a 2-0 lead over Colombia in the Davis Cup competition with a decisive victory.
• 🏗️ SCM Plant Outlay Approved – SCM Corporation approved over $20 million for the construction of a new chemical plant in Georgia.