1955 Birthday Alan Hansen, born in Sauchie, Scotland, professional football player, television pundit, played for Liverpool, Scottish national team, and Patrick Thistle 1927 Birthday Geoffrey Palmer, British actor, Smacks and Thistle 1926 Birthday David Ogilvy, born in London, England, David George Coke Patrick Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie, The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, judge, served as Lord Chamberlain 1887 Event Volunteer (U.S.) beats Thistle (Scotland) in 8th America's Cup 1756 Event St. Patrick's Day 1st celebrated in New York City at Crown and Thistle Tavern
