Historical Events
- Australian cricket opening bowlers Joey Palmer (7/68) and Edwin Evans (3/64) dismiss England for 133 in 2nd Test; first Test match played at Sydney Cricket Ground
Famous Birthdays
- Kurt Schindler, German-American composer and conductor, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 1935)
About February 17, 1882
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
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