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As suggested by @bumhole in the St. Patrick's Day thread
1473
James IV of Scotland was born. He was the last British monarch to die in battle at the Battle of Flodden on 9 September 1513.
1649
Oliver Cromwell abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords, declaring England a Commonwealth.
1891
SS Utopia collided with HMS Anson at Gibraltar. Utopia sank in 20 minutes, killing 562 passengers.
1912
Captain Lawrence Oates died on Scott's Expedition to the Antarctic.
1984
The University Boat Race had to be postponed when the Cambridge boat hit a barge and sank. The race was held the following day.
1995
Ronnie Kray died in Broadmoor
17th March
1473

1649

Oliver Cromwell abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords, declaring England a Commonwealth.
1891

1912
Captain Lawrence Oates died on Scott's Expedition to the Antarctic.
1984
The University Boat Race had to be postponed when the Cambridge boat hit a barge and sank. The race was held the following day.
1995
Ronnie Kray died in Broadmoor
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