Born:
Ali ibn Abi Talib, born in Mecca, the holiest meeting site of Islam, son-in-law, of prophet Muhammad, Muslim Sunni - Shi'a split occurred because Sunni's consider him 4th, last Rashidun, Shi'a's consider him first Imam, rightful successor to Muhammad
More Notable Birthdays on March 17:
1964 - Rob Lowe, born in Charlottesville, Virginia, actor, St. Elmo's Fire, Class
1955 - Gary Sinise, actor, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump
1948 - William Gibson, born in Canada, sci-fi author, Neuromancer, Count Zero
1944 - Danny DeVito, born in Neptune, New Jersey, actor, Louie-Taxi, Twins
1919 - Nat King Cole, born in Montgomery Alaabama, singer, Unforgettable, Mona Lisa
