Famous Birthdays
- Galo Plaza Lasso, Ecuadorian statesman (President of Ecuador 1948-52, head of OAS1968-75), born in New York City (d. 1987)
- Ramon Tapales, Filipino composer and conductor, born in Baybay, Philippines (d. 1995)
Famous Weddings
- 26th US President Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice marries in the White House
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About February 17, 1906
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
